Lagos, Nigeria — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has bolstered its efforts against the ongoing Ebola outbreak by opening a second treatment centre in the North Kivu province. Situated at the Beni General Hospital, this new facility is designed to increase access to specialized care for patients, while also alleviating the burden on current health facilities.
The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which currently has no vaccine or specific treatment, was confirmed in the DRC and Uganda in May 2026.
As of 4 July 2026, the outbreak has led to 1,582 confirmed cases, 354 suspected cases, 271 recoveries, and 508 deaths, with a fatality rate of 32. 1%.
The Provincial Minister of Health in North Kivu, Prisca Luanda Kamala, underscored the government’s commitment to protecting citizens and the importance of constructing additional Ebola Treatment Centres and transit centres. Officials commented on the matter. “.
According to our plans, many more ETCs and transit centres are set to be built, and we are only just beginning. All of this is in the interests of our people, because when people fall ill, the government has a responsibility to protect its citizens. “.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized the necessity of community engagement and strengthening surveillance, contact tracing, clinical preparedness and management, supply delivery, and cross-border preparedness.
The organization has been enhancing its support to the governments of the DRC and Uganda, focusing on these critical areas to manage the outbreak effectively.
The opening of the second treatment centre exemplifies the collaborative efforts between the DRC government and international health organizations in combating the Ebola outbreak.
The challenges are considerable, particularly in remote and densely populated areas, amidst insecurity and high population and trade movements in the region.
As the outbreak persists, the focus remains on improving patient care and containing the spread of the disease.
The new treatment centre is poised to play a pivotal role in these efforts and save lives.
The government and its partners are dedicated to ensuring the necessary resources and support are in place to combat this deadly virus.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: Africanews
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