China's third medical expert team leaves for the DR Congo for Ebola response, China, August 1, 2026.
China's third medical expert team for the Ebola response arrived in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on Saturday to support the country's efforts to strengthen its defences against the epidemic.
Luku Maleyo Marius, a representative of the DRC Health Ministry, welcomed the team at the airport.
He said the Ebola situation in the DRC remained severe and response efforts continued to face considerable pressure. The arrival of the Chinese experts would provide strong support for epidemic surveillance, patient treatment and laboratory testing, he said.
The DRC stands ready to further strengthen cooperation with China and jointly enhance its epidemic response capacity, he added.
