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DR Congo: DRC: Ebola BVD Outbreak: LTC Situation Report (Telecoms) #9 (Reporting period: 01 - 14 August 2026)
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· August 17, 2026
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Key takeaway The Security Communications System is being upgraded in Ituri Province, with new equipment arriving in Bunia to improve radio coverage for responders.
Telecommunications support is being scaled up in the local area to aid in the Ebola response. This support is focused in Bunia, Mongbwalu, and Kisangani, and includes services such as coordination, connectivity, and security communications. The Security Communications System is being upgraded in Ituri Province, with new equipment arriving in Bunia to improve radio coverage for responders.
Additionally, connectivity capabilities are expanding with the acquisition of new Starlink units. Further details on the telecommunications support and Ebola response efforts are available from the source. The expansion of these services aims to enable humanitarian operations in the affected areas.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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