Kigali, Rwanda — The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is addressing its 17th Ebola outbreak, a situation further complicated by mass displacements, the degradation of health infrastructure, and repeated attacks on health facilities.
The Director — General of the Institut National de Santé Publique (INSP) presented a $240 million plan for preparation and response to the outbreak to partners, organizations, and donors.
The plan is currently being refined with feedback from partners, with an updated version expected on May 25. Africa CDC’s Director-General visited Bunia in the Ituri province, marking a significant step in the region’s response efforts.
The national system for incident management (SGI) has been established, with strategic national coordination and operational decentralization to affected provinces. Professor AKILIMANI serves as the Incident Manager, with Dr. KITENGE as the Deputy Incident Manager.
A confirmed case of the Marburg Virus Disease (MVE) has been reported in South Kivu, within the Lwiro health zone in the Miti-Murhesa health area.
A coordination meeting of the Health Cluster was held with the Department of Public Security (DPS) and de facto authorities, involving academics, hospital representatives, researchers, and the Rwandan medical team.
The provincial action plan for the Ebola incident is being developed by the DPS in Ituri and Nord Kivu, reflecting the region’s commitment to addressing the crisis comprehensively.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: reliefweb
Source: Health Cluster
