Morocco has sent 18 tonnes of medical equipment and a team of health professionals to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to bolster the fight against an Ebola outbreak. The aid was delivered to the level 2 hospital in Bunia, in the northeastern Ituri province, according to reports from Moroccan and Congolese officials.
The team includes three doctors and four other health workers, who will assist local medical staff in treating patients and containing the spread of the virus. The shipment is part of Morocco's ongoing support to African countries in health emergencies.
The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has been declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO). As of early August 2026, the outbreak has affected several health zones in Ituri and North Kivu provinces. The Moroccan aid is expected to strengthen the capacity of the Bunia hospital to manage cases and reduce mortality.
This is not the first time Morocco has provided assistance to the DRC during an Ebola epidemic. In 2019, Morocco also sent medical supplies and personnel to help combat a previous outbreak in the same region. The latest contribution underscores the solidarity between the two countries in addressing health crises.
