DRC's Bunia airport reopens after steep decline in number of suspected Ebola cases
Bunia airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reopened following a significant decrease in suspected Ebola cases. The World Health Organization reported a drop from 906 suspected cases to 116, prompting authorities to resume flights safely. Passengers expressed relief and gratitude for the return to normalcy as health measures are enforced at the airport.
- ▪Bunia airport's reopening follows a decline in suspected Ebola cases in Ituri province.
- ▪The World Health Organization reported a decrease from 906 suspected cases to 116.
- ▪Health measures, including face masks and temperature checks, are being enforced at the airport.
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News DRC's Bunia airport reopens after steep decline in number of suspected Ebola cases A health worker disinfects passengers prior to boarding an aircraft following the reopening of Bunia National Airport, Bunia, Congo, Tuesday, June 2, 2026. - Copyright © africanews Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved By Rédaction Africanews and AFP Last updated: 21 minutes ago Democratic Republic Of Congo Traffic has resumed at Bunia airport in DR Congo’s Ituri province, the epicenter of the country’s latest Ebola outbreak. The move comes after the World Health Organization reported a decline in the number of suspected cases from 906 at the end of last week to 116.
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