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Statement on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, 9 July 2026

Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, as published by ReliefWeb · July 13, 2026 · 1 min read

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In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, efforts to combat the Ebola outbreak are ongoing. The outbreak is primarily centered in Ituri province, but the virus is also spreading to other provinces. Conflict in these areas is a factor in the outbreak.

Further details on the situation are available from ReliefWeb. The need for swift action to contain the outbreak has been emphasized, with neighboring countries such as Burundi, South Sudan, and Uganda likely being monitored for potential spread.

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Category: disaster · Published: July 13, 2026 · Source: ReliefWeb · Reading time: 1 min

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Statement on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, 9 July 2026

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