The Democratic Republic of Congo has reopened Bunia Airport in the northeastern province of Ituri, allowing passenger flights to resume while maintaining strict health screening measures due to an ongoing Ebola outbreak.
The Ministry of Transport announced that travelers will undergo health checks at both departure and arrival points. Officials said passengers will have their temperatures taken, and anyone showing signs of fever will not be allowed to travel.
The reopening comes as health authorities continue efforts to contain Ebola in Ituri Province, where the disease has spread across multiple health areas. Official figures indicate 321 confirmed cases and 48 deaths, with infections reported in 15 of the province’s 36 health zones.
Earlier, the Director-General of the World Health Organization visited the affected region and noted progress in response efforts, including recoveries among patients.
However, he stressed the need to expand testing and treatment capacity to curb further transmission.
Health workers say the outbreak may have been circulating for weeks before it was officially detected. Humanitarian organizations, including the International Rescue Committee, have warned that the actual scale of transmission could be greater than current figures suggest.
Authorities say surveillance and health monitoring efforts remain in place as they work to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread of the virus.
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