Africa CDC steps up Ebola response in DR Congo, Uganda as DG visits outbreak epicentre

Africa, Health

KAMPALA, Uganda (NPA) — The Director General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Jean Kaseya, has visited Bunia in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicentre of the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, as efforts intensify to contain the deadly disease and prevent further spread across the region.

During the visit, Kaseya held meetings with the Governor of Ituri Province and development partners to discuss urgent measures aimed at strengthening response operations against the outbreak.

He also visited the Bunia District Hospital, where he commended health workers and Africa CDC personnel deployed to the area for their dedication and commitment in battling the outbreak.

“Africa CDC remains fully committed to protecting communities and preventing further spread across the region,” Kaseya stated.

In a related development, Kaseya travelled to Kampala, Uganda, where he met with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to discuss the Ebola situation in the region and the need for a coordinated African response.

According to Kaseya, discussions focused on strengthening collaboration among affected countries to ensure a unified strategy against the outbreak.

He praised Uganda for its rapid and effective response measures, noting that following a cross-border meeting involving the Health Ministers of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan, African countries would adopt a common regional response plan.

Kaseya expressed confidence that the continent would overcome the outbreak through collective action and strengthened regional cooperation.