Is there a risk of Ebola in the Central African Republic?
By Fatima LAMINE | FatimaLAMINEHebdo
(Bangui, 30 May 2026 – LNC) Right on the border with the CAR, in the DRC, the latest figures relating to the terrible Ebola virus are not good; they report 904 suspected cases and 220 suspected deaths, including 101 confirmed cases and 10 confirmed deaths in three provinces in the east of the country (Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu). As a result, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other countries in the region introduced stricter measures this weekend in an attempt to stem the spread of the epidemic. The Central African Republic, for its part, has announced that it will step up epidemiological surveillance and secure entry points into its territory. “As the Central African Minister of Health says: ‘The supplies needed to diagnose the Ebola virus are already available at the Pasteur Institute in Bangui, to ensure a rapid response in the event of an alert’.” And his words offer little reassurance, as the Ebola outbreak continues to cause serious concern in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and across the sub-region. Last week, Africa CDC estimated that 10 countries were particularly at risk, including the CAR. The long border between the two countries remains particularly vulnerable due to numerous informal crossing points that facilitate cross-border movement. To counter these risks, the government has activated national preparedness and response mechanisms. On Sunday 24 May, during a press conference in Bangui, the Ministry of Health outlined the main measures planned to protect the population and strengthen health surveillance at the borders. At present, no cases of Ebola have been reported in the Central African Republic.
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Date: 30 May 2026
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