Uganda has announced plans to strengthen its support to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola response through the deployment of medical experts and the establishment of Ebola treatment centres in eastern DRC.
The Minister of Health, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, said Uganda will work closely with Congolese health authorities to enhance efforts aimed at containing the outbreak and preventing further spread of the virus across the shared border.
The planned intervention will involve deploying Ugandan health specialists to support disease management, patient care, surveillance and response activities in affected areas.
“Additional Ebola treatment facilities will also be established in eastern DRC to increase the capacity to isolate and treat patients,” said Baryomunsi.
Dr. Baryomunsi also said the move reflects Uganda’s commitment to regional cooperation and protecting communities in both countries from the threat posed by infectious diseases.
“We must work together with our neighbours because disease outbreaks do not respect borders. Strengthening collaboration between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo is critical in controlling Ebola,” Baryomunsi emphasized.
The two countries have intensified cross-border coordination through information sharing, surveillance and preparedness measures as they respond to the outbreak.
Uganda’s support comes amid continued efforts by regional health authorities and international partners to limit the impact of Ebola and safeguard public health in communities along the Uganda–DRC border.
