Kisangani: Launch of the 'Congo River Without Ebola' Project to Raise Awareness Among Travelers

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: September 16, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Kisangani: Launch of the 'Congo River Without Ebola' Project to Raise Awareness Among Travelers

Health authorities in the Tshopo province launched the 'Congo River Without Ebola' project on September 16, 2026, in Kisangani. This five-month project, funded with approximately $8 million, aims to raise awareness among travelers and enhance surveillance along transportation routes. Since the outbreak of Ebola in the DRC, 14 people have died in Tshopo, with 29 confirmed cases.

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