Ebola in DRC: 'We have made progress and this progress is remarkable, but now is not the time to let our guard down' -Placide Mbala (Africa CDC)

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

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Ebola in DRC: 'We have made progress and this progress is remarkable, but now is not the time to let our guard down' -Placide Mbala (Africa CDC)

Despite progress in the fight against Ebola in Ituri, health authorities, represented by Professor Placide Mbala from Africa CDC, emphasize the need to remain vigilant. Contact tracing is currently at 80%, well below the target of 95-100%. Some health zones are still showing a slight increase in incidence, necessitating ongoing caution in managing the epidemic.

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