Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention 37d ago

Date: May 23, 2026 Join @AfricaCDC DG, H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya, for the second emergency briefing providing a vital status update on the Ebola Disease (Bundibugyo virus) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Uganda. Following high-level consultations with H.E. Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda, strategic meetings with regional health ministers, and a direct visit to the epicenter in Bunia, Dr. Kaseya will share the latest insights and urgent actions being taken to combat the outbreak. Host: H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya – Director-General, Africa CDC Speakers: Hon. Dr. Roger Samuel Kamba – Minister of Public Health, Hygiene, and Social Welfare, DRC Dr. Diana Atwine – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Uganda Hon. Luke Thompson Thoan – Minister of Health, Republic of South Sudan Time: 15:00 | Eastern Africa Time (GMT +3) 12:00 | Southern Africa Time (GMT +2) 13:00 | Central Africa Time (GMT +1) 12:00 | West Africa Time (GMT) Contact: Communications@africacdc.org