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China Sends Medical Expert Team to DR Congo for Ebola Control: What to Know
A five-member Chinese medical team arrived in Kinshasa for a three-month mission to support the DRC's response to an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain.
On Tuesday, June 3, 2026, a Chinese medical team arrived in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), for a three-month mission to support the country's response to an Ebola outbreak, according to China's National Health Commission.
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Mission Overview
A five-member Chinese medical team arrived in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, on Tuesday for a three-month mission to support the Central African country's response to an Ebola outbreak. [1]
The team is organized by the National Health Commission, along with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Chinese embassy in Kinshasa, and other government agencies. [1]
Team Composition and Expertise
The team includes experts in epidemiology, clinical diagnosis and treatment, research, and traditional Chinese medicine. [1]
Lu Ming, an official from the commission's department of international cooperation, is leading the team. He stated that all members have extensive experience in their respective fields and have participated in previous global medical aid missions and Ebola responses. [1]
Planned Activities
Lu Ming said, 'We plan to establish communication and cooperation mechanisms with local governments, healthcare institutions and international organizations under the guidance of the Chinese embassy.'
He added, 'We also aim to obtain the latest, accurate information on the outbreak to formulate a targeted and detailed response.' [1]
Context: The Ebola Outbreak in the DRC
On May 17, the World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC 'a public health emergency of international concern.' [1]
The cause of the outbreak is the Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved vaccine and treatment. This strain of Ebola can kill up to 50 percent of those it infects. [1]
The WHO said on Tuesday that there were 321 confirmed cases and ... [1]
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