Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi is preparing to visit Ituri province, the current epicenter of a new Ebola outbreak. This announcement was made during the state visit of Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye to Kinshasa. Ndayishimiye spent two days in the Congolese capital, holding bilateral talks with Tshisekedi upon his arrival. Discussions on Tuesday included a high-level meeting focused on the Ebola epidemic, with participation from officials at Africa CDC. Security issues were also a central focus of the Burundian president’s visit, indicating regional concerns. The visit underscores the interconnectedness of public health and security challenges in the region. Both leaders addressed pressing issues facing the Democratic Republic of Congo.