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Inside an Ebola unit in DRC: MSF worker describes growing hope for patients

Al Jazeera English

June 21, 2026

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An MSF medical activity manager at an Ebola treatment unit in Ituri Province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, describes efforts to contain an ongoing outbreak. Paul says growing community awareness is encouraging patients to come forward earlier, improving survival rates. With more than 40 patients currently admitted, most in a stable condition, staff are expecting a number of recoveries and discharges in the days ahead. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Ebola #DRC #EbolaOutbreak2026 #PublicHealth #DRCongo #SouthKivu #NorthKivu #Ituri #MSF #M23 #EbolaEpidemic #BundibugyoEbolaoutbreak #BundibugyoStrain #AlJazeeraEnglish

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