World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Professor Mohamed Janabi, highlighted crucial strategies for combating Ebola during a meeting in Dar es Salaam on June 25, 2026. Janabi emphasized the necessity of swift patient monitoring to effectively contain outbreaks. He also stressed the critical importance of investing in strengthening African health systems as a foundational element of long-term Ebola prevention and control. The discussion focused on proactive measures to address the ongoing threat of the virus on the continent. Details of specific strategies were not immediately released, but the focus on monitoring and infrastructure was central to Janabi’s remarks. This announcement signals a renewed focus on preparedness and response capabilities within the WHO’s African regional office.