Kinshasa, August 11th, 2026 (CPA).- The province of Sud-Kivu has emerged from the Ebola outbreak after recording more than 42 days without any new confirmed cases, the General Director-of the National Institute of Public Health (INSP) has announced on Monday in Kinshasa during a strategic coordination meeting chaired by the Minister in charge of Health, according to a press release received on Tuesday by the ACP. “An encouraging development has been reported in Sud-Kivu province, which has emerged from the outbreak after recording more than 42 days without a new confirmed case,” it is read in the INSP press release.
According to the same source, vigilance remains essential, however, in Ituri, Tshopo, Bas-Uele and Haut-Uele.
In total, 53 health zones are still affected by the disease. The cumulative total stands at 4,209 confirmed cases, with a case fatality rate of 45.5 per cent, spread across five provinces.
This statement also reports on a full-scale exercise carried out at the port of Bandebende in Kinshasa following the arrival of a vessel from Mongala carrying 931 people.
All samples were tested negative, but the operation has provided an opportunity to test the port’s preparedness capabilities.
The participants have emphasised on the need to strengthen surveillance measures at the border between Tshopo and Ituri, particularly at Bafwasende and Bakubi, where cases are believed to be linked to Nia-Nia.
The aim is to ensure early detection and prevent a new outbreak. The Ebola vaccination has been also a key topic of discussion.
This includes the Ervebo vaccine against the Zaire strain. Experts hope that clinical trials will yield scientific data whilst helping to save lives.
The INSP, WHO and UNICEF are supporting the government in this response, which focuses on early detection, care and coordination. ACP/