Ituri's politico-administrative authorities mobilized against Ebola

Since July 8, 2026, the politico-administrative authorities of Ituri have been participating in a training session organized by the provincial government with the support of Africa CDC to strengthen the fight against the Ebola epidemic. The training aims to raise community awareness, combat disinformation, and encourage behavioral change. Military Governor General Gaby Ngoy Kasongo called for full commitment to report suspected cases. The epidemic has already caused over 580 deaths out of more than 1,700 confirmed cases in Ituri.