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DR Congo: DRC: Ebola BVD Outbreak: LTC Situation Report (Telecoms) #3 (Reporting period: 11 - 17 June 2026)
By Emergency Telecommunications Cluster at ReliefWeb
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
. This situation report provides updates on the Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease (BVD) Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It outlines the planned and ongoing telecommunications activities of the Logistics & Telecommunications Cluster1 (LTC)—Telelcoms to support the ongoing humanit
Key takeaway • On 17 June, LTC Telecoms launched a Site Connectivity Assessment Survey to map existing and planned connectivity capacity across response locations in Bunia, helping identify priority gaps and inform telecoms planning and support.
Why this matters
The activation of the System-Wide Scale-Up Protocol for Infectious Disease Events by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee signals a heightened response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With the Logistics & Telecommunications Cluster focusing its support in Ituri, the epicentre of the outbreak, effective telecommunications will be crucial in facilitating a coordinated response among health partners and government agencies. The launch of the Site Connectivity Assessment Survey in Bunia is a key step in identifying priority gaps in connectivity and informing telecoms planning. The deployment of an Information Management Officer and the expected arrival of the LTC Telecoms Coordinator will strengthen information management and coordination efforts. As the response unfolds, the ability of telecommunications to support data collection, reporting, and communication among response teams will be essential in containing the outbreak and providing timely assistance to affected communities.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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What is this story about? . This situation report provides updates on the Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease (BVD) Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It outlines the planned and ongoing telecommunications activities of the Logistics & Telecommunications Cluster1 (LTC)—Telelcoms to support the ongoing humanit
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