United Nations agencies have moved swiftly to contain the latest Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, delivering emergency medical supplies, protective equipment and logistics support.
UN Spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, gave the update on Thursday in New York while briefing journalists on the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda.
“Our humanitarian and peacekeeping colleagues are continuing to support the government’s efforts regarding the fast-spreading outbreak of Ebola and the deterioration of the humanitarian situation.
“The province of Ituri remains the epicentre of the outbreak with the most affected areas in the towns of Rwampara, Mongbwalu and Bunia.
“These towns may not be familiar to you, but it’s important to note that they are densely populated.
