Ebola: Patrick Muyaya calls on communities to be on the front line of the response

The Ebola epidemic (Bundibugyo virus), declared on May 15, 2026, continues to spread in eastern DRC, particularly affecting Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu. As of July 5, there were 1,561 confirmed cases, 506 deaths, and 253 recoveries. Communication Minister Patrick Muyaya reaffirmed the deployment of a robust response, including free healthcare in Ituri, and stressed the need for community involvement (local officials, motorbike riders, drivers, etc.) to defeat the disease.