Health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo use is widely accepted if the cost of the vaccine is free. However, the limited supply of OCV can be expensive (approximately $3.70 USD), limiting its widespread use. A final preventive measure to assist in prevention, controlling and treating cholera would be the use of a national database such as IDSR//International Health Regulation. The database would allow the countries to communicate and collaborate on outbreaks, treatment, and preventive measures. This would assist in eliminating or reducing cross-border transmission outbreaks. There have been 10 outbreaks of the Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Additionally, hemorrhagic fever, polio,
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