Virtual Briefing on Ebola and AIP's Response in Bunia, DRC
Fri, Jun 05
|Virtual Briefing on Ebola and AIP's Respons
Hear directly from local responders and health professionals about the ongoing Ebola outbreak, community prevention efforts, and ways to support affected communities in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Time & Location
Jun 05, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:40 AM EDT
Virtual Briefing on Ebola and AIP's Respons
About the Event
Dear Partners,
Africa Initiative Programme (AIP) invites partners, supporters, public health professionals, community leaders, and members of the public to join a special virtual briefing on the ongoing Ebola outbreak response in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo.
This session will provide a unique opportunity to hear directly from an AIP team member based in Bunia and a local physician working closely with affected communities. Speakers will share updates on the current situation, the impact of the outbreak on local populations, and the community-led efforts underway to prevent further transmission.
Participants will learn about AIP's rapid awareness and mobilization campaign, including the training and deployment of 40 community mobilizers who will deliver life-saving prevention messages throughout schools, community spaces, places of worship, markets, and other strategic locations. These efforts are expected to reach between 15,000 and 30,000 people across affected communities.
The briefing will also explore the critical role of community…