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DR Congo: Activation of IASC System-Wide Scale-Up Protocol for the Control of Infectious Disease Events – DRC Ebola
By Inter-Agency Standing Committee at ReliefWeb
· June 10, 2026
· 1 min read
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda . The activation targets DRC. IASC Principals endorsed that the Scale-Up activation focuses on the following four strategic priorities: Strengthened and coordinated political engagement (with DRC, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda) to sec
Key takeaway Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda .
Why this matters
The activation of the IASC System-Wide Scale-Up Protocol in the Democratic Republic of the Congo highlights the complexity of responding to infectious disease events in a region with multiple neighboring countries. The focus on strengthened and coordinated political engagement with DRC, Burundi, Rwanda, and Uganda is crucial to ensure unimpeded movement of humanitarian personnel and supplies. The integration of the Ebola component into existing coordination structures will enable a coherent, multi-sectoral response beyond health, which is essential for effective outbreak control. The emphasis on national and local ownership, community engagement, and protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEAH) also suggests a commitment to sustainable and responsible humanitarian response. As the response unfolds, it will be critical to monitor how the balanced funding and advocacy for the broader humanitarian response are implemented, and how the efforts to strengthen national capacities and structures contribute to long-term health security in the region.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 10, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda . The activation targets DRC. IASC Principals endorsed that the Scale-Up activation focuses on the following four strategic priorities: Strengthened and coordinated political engagement (with DRC, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda) to sec
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