WHO announces the dispatch of experts and five tons of equipment to Bunia after a new Ebola outbreak

Author: actualite.cdPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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WHO announces the dispatch of experts and five tons of equipment to Bunia after a new Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the dispatch of experts and five tons of equipment to Bunia in response to a new Ebola outbreak. This intervention aims to contain the spread of the virus and support public health efforts in the region. Local authorities are collaborating with WHO to implement prevention and control measures.

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