Four nurses who contracted Ebola virus disease while treating patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been successfully discharged from a hospital in Bunia, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing outbreak response. Their recovery underscores the life-saving impact of early medical intervention in dedicated treatment facilities. The World Health Organization has simultaneously strengthened clinical capacity by handing over a refurbished 24-bed Ebola Treatment Centre in Bunia on May 31, 2026, with the capability to expand to 60 beds as needed. Dr Dieudonne Mwamba Kazadi, Director-General of the country’s National Institute of Public Health, emphasized that recovery from Ebola is possible when patients seek care promptly. With five total recoveries reported and 210 confirmed cases as of late May, these coordinated efforts in treatment infrastructure and early intervention represent critical progress in controlling the outbreak. Read the full article on GMJ Newsroom.
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