France reaffirms its support to DRC to end Ebola epidemic

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot visited Bunia in the DRC on October 3, 2026, where he met with Ebola response teams at the Rwampara Treatment Center. He reaffirmed France’s commitment to mobilize additional resources to strengthen the fight against the 17th Ebola outbreak, which is considered an international health threat. Barrot emphasized the need to continue and intensify efforts to prevent any resurgence of the disease, highlighting the importance of sustainable international mobilization.