DAR ES SALAAM, June 25 -- THE World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Prof Mohamed Janabi, has stressed the importance of rapid patient monitoring and investment in health systems as key pillars of controlling Ebola in Africa.

Prof Janabi said this today, June 25, 2026, in Dar es Salaam at a special meeting to discuss the future of combating Ebola that brought together the World Health Organization (WHO), the Ministry of Health and development stakeholders.

Prof Janabi explained in detail the strategies to control Ebola, emphasizing the importance of rapid patient monitoring and strong investment in health systems in Africa.

Prof Janabi noted that Ebola was first identified in the DRC, and since then it has conti...