13 Ebola patients leave Beni treatment centre
Health officials report that vigilance remains necessary as new cases continue to be recorded.
13 people who recovered from the Ebola virus left the treatment centre at Beni General Reference Hospital in North Kivu on Monday. This recovery marks a success for response teams and local communities in a city that remains a major centre for the epidemic.
Health officials stated that these recoveries demonstrate the effectiveness of medical care when patients are referred to specialised facilities promptly. However, they also noted that the two treatment centres in Beni are still recording new cases, partly due to population movements between the city and insecure areas.
The Ebola response teams are urging continued adherence to prevention measures and prompt consultation of health facilities for any suspicious symptoms. The first Ebola recovery case in Beni was recorded on Monday, June 29, 2026, with five more added on August 31 and eight on October 7.
Why it mattersThe recovery of 13 Ebola patients in Beni offers hope, but ongoing cases and population movements complicate containment efforts.