Press Statement by the AU Commission Chairperson on Ebola Outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda (Source: African Union, 2026)
According to a press release from the African Union (2026), the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has voiced deep concern over the recent Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreaks declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Uganda, noting the growing risk of regional spread across the continent.
The statement further reports that the Chairperson commended the governments of the DRC and Uganda, along with national health authorities and frontline workers, for their swift response and ongoing efforts to contain the outbreaks despite challenging conditions. He also welcomed preparedness measures taken by neighbouring countries, particularly South Sudan.
H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf affirmed that the African Union stands in full solidarity with the affected nations, stating that Africa has overcome major public health challenges before and will do so again through unity, coordination, and collective action (African Union, 2026).
The African Union fully supports its Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in leading a coordinated continental response, working closely with Member States, the World Health Organization, humanitarian partners, donors, and other stakeholders. The Chairperson emphasised that protecting African lives and safeguarding continental health security remain the highest priority, and called on all Member States and partners to intensify support for preparedness, surveillance, and rapid response efforts in affected and at-risk countries.
The African Union remains committed to strengthening Africa’s public health security and response architecture.
Source: African Union. (2026, May 18). Press statement of the AU Commission Chairperson on the Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
Retrieved from https://au.int/en/pressreleases/20260518/auc-chairperson-press-statement-ebola-outbreaks-drc-and-uganda
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