Tunisia’s Health Minister, Mustapha Ferjani, participated in a high-level virtual meeting on June 16, 2026, to address the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The meeting focused on monitoring the epidemic’s progression and coordinating regional and international responses to contain its spread. Tunisia’s involvement came at the direction of national leadership, signaling a commitment to collaborative public health initiatives. Discussions centered on strategies to mitigate the outbreak and prevent further transmission within the DRC and neighboring countries. The meeting aimed to strengthen the collective African response to the Ebola crisis. This participation underscores Tunisia’s role in continental health security efforts. Further details regarding specific Tunisian contributions were not immediately available.
