Bundibugyo: Virunga Foundation installs screening posts in the park

Author: actualite.cdPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of Congo

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Bundibugyo: Virunga Foundation installs screening posts in the park

The Virunga Foundation has installed screening posts in Bundibugyo park, Democratic Republic of Congo, to strengthen health surveillance. These posts aim to quickly detect suspected Ebola cases and control people's movements. The initiative is part of the response to the ongoing epidemic.

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