The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has scheduled a meeting of African health ministers for 28 October to discuss coordinated actions against the Ebola outbreak now present in Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nigeria.

The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola virus and was declared a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security on 18 May 2026.

Africa CDC Director‑General Dr Jean Kaseya called for faster action, stronger coordination and decisive political leadership, noting that the continent already has the expertise and capacity to halt the spread.

According to Africa CDC, the 28 October session will enable ministers to assess the evolving situation, reinforce cross‑border cooperation, accelerate support for the affected countries and strengthen overall preparedness.

Outcomes of the ministerial meeting are expected to feed into preparations for a Heads of State and Government Summit chaired by Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye, the African Union chairperson.

Africa CDC also urged member states to boost disease surveillance, enhance community engagement and ensure protection for frontline health workers as part of the coordinated response.

The agency emphasized that sustained continental solidarity and coordinated action are essential to ending the outbreak and improving Africa’s capacity to manage future public‑health emergencies.