Bangui launches community Ebola information campaign
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Oubangui Médias
Central African Health Minister Pierre Somsé met authorities and community leaders in Bangui’s 7th arrondissement on 25 October 2026 to launch a communication campaign about Ebola risks. The mobilisation aims to inform residents about the disease, Oubangui Médias reports.
Central African Minister of Health and Population Pierre Somsé launched a community information campaign on the risks associated with Ebola in Bangui’s 7th arrondissement on Sunday 25 October 2026, Oubangui Médias reports. At the district town hall, he met the mayor, community leaders and community health workers.
The local mobilisation comes as the Central African Republic’s preparedness for the risk of Ebola had reached 68%, against a target of 95% for October, according to the assessment published on 18 October. The campaign aims to involve local officials and community representatives in informing residents about the disease. It is part of the country’s preparations for the risk of Ebola.
