Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Continent: Africa
Region:
Sub-Saharan Africa
DRC Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak 2026
Cluster OperationStatus: Active | Start date: | End date: ONGOING
Related activities: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:
The Democratic Republic of the Congo declared an Ebola outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain on 15 May 2026, with 128 confirmed cases and 18 deaths as of 27 May. WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern; the Logistics and Telecommunications Cluster aims to support the response by supporting coordination, information management, transport, and storage services in DRC and regional hubs in neighboring countries.
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Concept of Operations
Coordination
Coordination in Goma, Beni, Bunia, Bakavu, Kinshasa, and Kalemie
Information Management
Information management in Goma, Beni, Bunia, Bakavu, Kinshasa, and Kalemie
Storage
Storage in Kinshasa and Bunia. Establishment of Humanitarian Staging Areas in Entebbe, Uganda, and Kigali, Rwanda.
Overland Transport
Road transport to affected areas from Bunia, Entebbe, and Kigali. Road transport between Entebbe and Bunia for an initial period while additional landings assessed.
Air Transport
Air transport from Kinshasa to Bunia, Entebbe to Bunia, and from Bunia to affected areas.
Telecommunications
ETC Working Group in Bunia and extend internet and connectivity solutions to priority health zones.
Concept of Operations
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Logistics Services
LCA
Logistics Capacity Assessment.