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DRC Ministers Review Ebola Response One Month After Outbreak
DRC ministers arrive in Bunia to evaluate the Ebola response one month after the outbreak was declared in Ituri.
June 18, 2026 at 7:32:01 PM
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The Democratic Republic of Congo's ministers of Health, Communication and Media, and Environment arrived in Bunia on Thursday to assess the country's Ebola response one month after the outbreak was officially declared in Ituri Province.
The mission brings together Health Minister Roger Kamba, government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya, and Environment Minister Eve Bazaïba as authorities review progress and remaining challenges in containing the epidemic.
The delegation is expected to participate in a high-level briefing with provincial authorities, health officials, and response partners operating on the ground. The meeting will evaluate the effectiveness of current interventions and identify adjustments needed to strengthen the fight against Ebola in the province that remains at the center of the outbreak.
According to Roger Kamba, the government is carrying out a comprehensive review of the response launched after the outbreak was declared on May 15.
"We need to evaluate the response after a month, identify strengths and weaknesses, and improve where necessary," Kamba said upon arrival in Bunia.
The minister explained that the assessment will help authorities ensure that available resources match the scale of the public health emergency. He added that coordination with provincial authorities remains a priority, particularly following the arrival of a new military governor in Ituri.
The visit comes as Congo continues battling its 17th Ebola outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. Earlier government assessments highlighted the importance of rapid response teams, treatment centers, community outreach, and cross-border cooperation to contain the disease.
Patrick Muyaya's Continued Focus on Ebola Response
The Bunia mission also reflects the central role played by government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya throughout the outbreak.
In a previous interview covered by XtraAfrica, Muyaya said the DRC has the experience and expertise needed to manage Ebola, describing the current outbreak as the country's 17th encounter with the virus. He emphasized that Congolese health authorities remain fully mobilized despite security challenges in eastern Congo.
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