Ebola in DRC: EU allocates 5 million euros to address health emergency

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Ebola in DRC: EU allocates 5 million euros to address health emergency

European Commissioner for Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib visited Bunia, capital of Ituri province in eastern DRC, to support the international response to an ongoing epidemic. She called for a ceasefire in the conflict-ridden area, stressing the need for safe humanitarian access. Brussels is mobilizing an additional five million euros to strengthen the health response.

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