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DR Congo: DRC: One month on, MSF warns dangerous gaps persist in Ebola disease response
By Médecins Sans Frontières ReliefWeb
· June 15, 2026
· 5 min read
. A response that is proportionate to the scale of the outbreak is urgently needed. “One month on, the Ebola disease outbreak is outpacing the response effort,” says Kate White, emergency medical coordinator for MSF in DRC. “No one knows the true scale or exactly where the disease is spreading in DR
Key takeaway ” The disease is spreading across Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces in eastern DRC, with Ituri accounting for nearly 95 per cent of the cases.
Why this matters
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo highlights the challenges of responding to humanitarian crises in areas with protracted conflict and limited access to healthcare. The fact that Ituri province accounts for nearly 95 per cent of the cases underscores the need for a targeted and adaptable response that takes into account the specific needs and concerns of local communities. The warnings from MSF about inadequate testing and delayed laboratory results also point to the importance of investing in laboratory capacity and mobile test kits that can reach remote and insecure areas. Furthermore, the spread of the disease to neighbouring Uganda serves as a reminder that Ebola outbreaks can have regional implications, emphasizing the need for coordinated and cross-border response efforts. As the situation continues to unfold, it will be crucial to monitor the response efforts and ensure that they are proportionate to the scale of the outbreak, while also addressing the underlying healthcare gaps and community mistrust that are exacerbating the crisis.
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Category: disaster Published: June 15, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? . A response that is proportionate to the scale of the outbreak is urgently needed. “One month on, the Ebola disease outbreak is outpacing the response effort,” says Kate White, emergency medical coordinator for MSF in DRC. “No one knows the true scale or exactly where the disease is spreading in DR
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