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Central African Republic (CAR) - Ebola surveillance 2026
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Central African Republic: The threat of an imported Ebola virus disease remains a concern, according to the Ministry of Health
Posted by Oubangui Media | August 10, 2026 | Society | 0|
The issue of Ebola virus disease being imported into the Central African Republic remains a concern. This was emphasized by the Ministry of Public Health and Population during its weekly conference held on August 8, 2026, at the Health Information and Documentation Center.
This meeting with the media is always aimed at addressing the concerns of the population and providing them with the necessary information on the evolution of the situation, the measures taken to prevent the importation of a case of Ebola, as well as on the current cholera situation in the Central African Republic.
Hosted by health experts, including Dr. Pierre Somsé, Minister of Public Health and Population, Professor Emmanuel Nakouné, Director General of the Pasteur Institute of Bangui, and Dr. Parfait Constant Séboulou, Director of Primary Healthcare at the Ministry of Health, the program garnered significant listener participation. Callers from various parts of the country expressed their concerns, particularly regarding preventative measures and the appropriate course of action in the event of a suspected Ebola case in the Mboki, Zémio, Obo, and Bambouti regions.
During this conference, health officials reiterated that the Central African Republic remains vigilant against the threat of Ebola virus disease in neighboring countries. They reassured the public that all necessary measures are being taken to strengthen border surveillance, prepare healthcare facilities, and prevent any introduction of the virus into the country, particularly in the Obo, Zémio, Mboki, and Bambouti regions. However, no cases of Ebola virus disease have yet been recorded in the Central African Republic.
In his address, Dr. Pierre Somsé emphasized: “The threat is worsening in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the epidemic continues to increase exponentially. Today, the country has a total of 4,053 cumulative cases, including 1,850 deaths, 793 recoveries, and 694 patients hospitalized. In the Haut-Uélé region, 6 out of 13 districts are affected. Furthermore, the epidemic is steadily advancing northward, particularly toward the Haut-Mbomou prefecture, which borders Haut-Uélé.”
“The front line of the epidemic is approaching. It’s not a question of distance, since population movements between the Haut-Mbomou prefecture and the DRC are intense, with daily movements making these areas a single living space shared by the populations of Haut-Mbomou, the DRC, and South Sudan. Our priority is to intensify and accelerate our preparedness. We have installed a new, high-security laboratory in Obo, and deployed a medical team to the three most exposed localities in Haut-Mbomou. Furthermore, in the coming days, we will deploy multidisciplinary teams addressing various aspects and themes of the response, in order to engage medical personnel, the population, and community leaders,” he stated.
Regarding cholera, health personnel report having brought the disease under control. “We have no new locally transmitted cases, following a very aggressive response we conducted with the support of all our partners. Today, the country has a total of 728 cases, including 48 deaths, 16 of which occurred in hospitals. 698 cases are currently being treated, of which 682 have recovered. With the support of our international partners, we also received 600,000 doses of vaccine last Tuesday, and the vaccination campaign will begin in the coming days.”
He added: "With the support of MINUSCA, WHO and the government, there will be an important [meeting] by next week with ministers from border countries, including the DRC, South Sudan, Uganda and Congo, to strengthen cross-border cooperation," he concluded.
It should be noted that in closing the discussions, the ministry officials called on Central Africans to remain vigilant, to respect preventive measures and to collaborate with health services in order to limit the spread of diseases with epidemic potential.
Freddy Ulrich Tanga
https://oubanguimedias.com/2026/08/...-preoccupante-selon-le-ministere-de-la-sante/
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Ebola: Central African Republic strengthens controls at its border with the DRC
October 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM Updated on October 29, 2026 at 12:53 PM
By AFP By Annela NIAMOLO
In Bangui, where there are fears of the spread of the Ebola virus, checks are targeting the many travelers crossing the Oubangui River every day, which marks the border between the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the epicenter of the epidemic.
At the M'Poko Bac landing stage, in the commune of Bimbo, southwest of Bangui, travelers newly arrived from the DRC wash their hands under the watchful eye of a health worker, before having their temperature taken.
"Passengers arriving by canoe will park at the entry point. Then they exit one by one. One of our colleagues is there to direct them to handwashing. Then we raise awareness among them, and then we direct them to the tent for temperature checks and registration," explains Maldiana Bagalama, in charge of health control at the site.
Fears of Ebola spreading to the Central African Republic from neighbouring DRC are fueled by the presence of the virus in the three Congolese regions that border the more than 1,500-kilometre-long frontier between the two countries.
More than 10,000 Ebola patients have been recorded in Africa, the vast majority in the DRC, a huge country in Central Africa at the epicenter of an epidemic that has spread to several other regions of the continent, with cases currently reported in Kenya and as far away as West Africa, in Nigeria.
Near the river, economic activities continue. Fishermen, canoe transporters, fresh fish vendors and sand workers depend on this waterway, which also serves as a transport route between the two countries.
"Constant contact with the other side"
"We are worried because we do our business right here, on the riverbank, and if Ebola arrives, we will be the first victims. We ask the Ministry of Health to take many more precautions," says Neige, a fishmonger and mother of three.
The current epidemic outbreak was officially declared by the DRC almost six months ago, on May 15.
Ebola, which is transmitted through contact with bodily fluids and causes a severe hemorrhagic fever, has killed more than 15,000 people in Africa over the past 50 years.
A few meters away, Foxy Yeti Nzapa, 25, transports passengers in a dugout canoe. A father of two, he fears that travel between the two countries could expose him to the virus.
"It is difficult to find work in the Central African Republic and this is my only activity. My concern is that the people we bring back to the other side also expose us, because we provide transport between the two countries without protection. It is a danger," he said.
"From there, we sometimes learn that such and such a person is no longer alive because of Ebola. I could also be infected. We therefore need preventive measures to protect ourselves, because we are in constant contact with the other side," he insists.
This concern is shared by the Central African authorities, who have strengthened border control measures.
"You're never ready."
"We have entry points where we have health agents, water and forestry officials, customs officials, civil protection officials and internal security forces," explains Dr. Valentin Nebanga, head of department at the Ministry of Health.
"All passengers, upon entry and exit, are systematically checked by community health workers. They take temperatures and ask travelers a number of questions using a form that is prepared," he explains.
In addition to checks, the authorities have implemented awareness campaigns. Neighborhood leaders, community leaders, and religious leaders are mobilized to relay prevention guidelines to residents.
And for Valentin Nebanga, preparation also involves maintaining the mobilization of the population and making people understand the importance of preventive measures, especially in the absence of reported cases in the country.
But along the riverbank, the concerns of the inhabitants are rooted in their daily lives. For those who make a living from river transport, fishing, or trade, avoiding travel is not always an option: their livelihood depends on the exchanges that continue on the river.
"We don't have any cases yet, but our biggest challenge remains keeping people engaged and motivated," the doctor added.
"We are never ready," he admits, stating that the Central African authorities "continue to prepare against the virus."
Ebola: Central African Republic strengthens controls at its border with the DRC
October 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM Updated on October 29, 2026 at 12:53 PM
By AFP By Annela NIAMOLO
In Bangui, where there are fears of the spread of the Ebola virus, checks are targeting the many travelers crossing the Oubangui River every day, which marks the border between the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the epicenter of the epidemic.
At the M'Poko Bac landing stage, in the commune of Bimbo, southwest of Bangui, travelers newly arrived from the DRC wash their hands under the watchful eye of a health worker, before having their temperature taken.
"Passengers arriving by canoe will park at the entry point. Then they exit one by one. One of our colleagues is there to direct them to handwashing. Then we raise awareness among them, and then we direct them to the tent for temperature checks and registration," explains Maldiana Bagalama, in charge of health control at the site.
Fears of Ebola spreading to the Central African Republic from neighbouring DRC are fueled by the presence of the virus in the three Congolese regions that border the more than 1,500-kilometre-long frontier between the two countries.
More than 10,000 Ebola patients have been recorded in Africa, the vast majority in the DRC, a huge country in Central Africa at the epicenter of an epidemic that has spread to several other regions of the continent, with cases currently reported in Kenya and as far away as West Africa, in Nigeria.
Near the river, economic activities continue. Fishermen, canoe transporters, fresh fish vendors and sand workers depend on this waterway, which also serves as a transport route between the two countries.
"Constant contact with the other side"
"We are worried because we do our business right here, on the riverbank, and if Ebola arrives, we will be the first victims. We ask the Ministry of Health to take many more precautions," says Neige, a fishmonger and mother of three.
The current epidemic outbreak was officially declared by the DRC almost six months ago, on May 15.
Ebola, which is transmitted through contact with bodily fluids and causes a severe hemorrhagic fever, has killed more than 15,000 people in Africa over the past 50 years.
A few meters away, Foxy Yeti Nzapa, 25, transports passengers in a dugout canoe. A father of two, he fears that travel between the two countries could expose him to the virus.
"It is difficult to find work in the Central African Republic and this is my only activity. My concern is that the people we bring back to the other side also expose us, because we provide transport between the two countries without protection. It is a danger," he said.
"From there, we sometimes learn that such and such a person is no longer alive because of Ebola. I could also be infected. We therefore need preventive measures to protect ourselves, because we are in constant contact with the other side," he insists.
This concern is shared by the Central African authorities, who have strengthened border control measures.
"You're never ready."
"We have entry points where we have health agents, water and forestry officials, customs officials, civil protection officials and internal security forces," explains Dr. Valentin Nebanga, head of department at the Ministry of Health.
"All passengers, upon entry and exit, are systematically checked by community health workers. They take temperatures and ask travelers a number of questions using a form that is prepared," he explains.
In addition to checks, the authorities have implemented awareness campaigns. Neighborhood leaders, community leaders, and religious leaders are mobilized to relay prevention guidelines to residents.
And for Valentin Nebanga, preparation also involves maintaining the mobilization of the population and making people understand the importance of preventive measures, especially in the absence of reported cases in the country.
But along the riverbank, the concerns of the inhabitants are rooted in their daily lives. For those who make a living from river transport, fishing, or trade, avoiding travel is not always an option: their livelihood depends on the exchanges that continue on the river.
"We don't have any cases yet, but our biggest challenge remains keeping people engaged and motivated," the doctor added.
"We are never ready," he admits, stating that the Central African authorities "continue to prepare against the virus."