Ebola: «Viruses do not recognize borders and must be eradicated at the root, where they emerge» (Jean-Noël Barrot) | Actualite.cd

On October 3, 2026, Jean-Noël Barrot from the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs visited Bunia in the DRC to support efforts against the 17th Ebola outbreak, which has resulted in over 4,000 deaths and more than 8,000 cases. He visited an Ebola treatment center managed by the NGO ALIMA and the INRB laboratory, emphasizing the international cooperation involved in combating the epidemic. Barrot highlighted the crucial role of France, researchers, and humanitarian teams in containing the virus and preventing its spread beyond the DRC.