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UN OCHA Releases Map of Ebola Risk and Response Coverage in DR Congo
WHY IT MATTERS
The map informs health authorities and aid agencies about gaps between risk zones and response coverage, guiding targeted actions to prevent further Ebola spread.
What happened
On 15 August 2026, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) published a map detailing the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s zones affected or at risk of Ebola alongside the areas covered by the national response plan (HNRP).
The map, released through ReliefWeb, visually distinguishes regions where Ebola transmission has been confirmed or is likely from those where the HNRP has established surveillance, case management, and community outreach.
The update provides a snapshot of the current epidemiological situation and the reach of coordinated humanitarian efforts, offering stakeholders a clear reference for resource allocation and intervention prioritization.
PRIMARY SOURCES
DR Congo: République Démocratique du Congo - Zones affectées ou à risque d’Ebola vs Zones couvertes par le plan de réponse (HNRP) - au 15 Août 2026
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