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UNAIDS supports efforts to ramp up Ebola and HIV response amid evolving Ebola situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
By UNAIDS at ReliefWeb
· June 3, 2026
· 3 min read
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda . National authorities, supported by Africa CDC, WHO and partners, are leading efforts to contain the outbreak, while neighboring countries are strengthening border surveillance, risk communication and response preparedness. Community partners are
Key takeaway Angélique Machozi Lassi from Point de Distribution Communautaire (PODI) said: “Things are tough for us.
Why this matters
The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda highlights the complex interplay between responding to an emerging disaster like Ebola and maintaining essential services for existing health concerns, such as HIV. Community partners are critical in this effort, yet they face significant challenges, including inadequate protection for workers distributing medicines, which exacerbates the risk of transmission. The integration of HIV into the National Ebola Preparedness and Response Plan is a crucial step, as it acknowledges the potential for Ebola to disrupt HIV treatment and care. UNAIDS' technical assistance and resource mobilization efforts aim to mitigate this disruption, ensuring continuity of treatment for people living with HIV and protecting health professionals. The organization's support for data collection and monitoring tools in affected health zones will be essential in tracking the impact of the Ebola response on HIV services and identifying areas for improvement.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 3, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 3 min
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