Doctor Di£s of Ebola in DR Congo -Africa CDC

Doctor Dies of Ebola in DR Congo -Africa CDC

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has mourned the death of Dr Marie-France Shogogo, a young medical doctor who died from Ebola-related complications in Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

In a condolence message on Friday, Africa CDC extended its sympathies to her family, colleagues and the wider medical community, stressing the urgent need to protect healthcare workers battling the disease.

Part of the condolence message read, “It is with profound sadness that we learn of the passing of Dr Marie-France Shogogo, a young doctor who died from the effects of Ebola in Beni. This painful loss reminds us of an absolute urgency: to protect those who protect us.

“Africa CDC extends its sincere condolences to her family, her colleagues, and the entire medical community. May her soul rest in peace.”

Meanwhile, the Director-General of Africa CDC, Dr Jean Kaseya, has warned that efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak are not yet succeeding, citing 10,172 confirmed cases and 4,932 deaths.

In a post shared via X on Thursday, October 29, 2026, Kaseya said he presented the figures to more than 40 African ministers during an extraordinary ministerial meeting on Ebola, calling for stronger preparedness and coordinated action across the continent.

“I have worked on Ebola outbreaks for more than 30 years. I have never stopped feeling the weight of each life lost,” he said.

“Yesterday I stood before more than 40 African Ministers and said what the data tells us: we are not winning so far. 10,172 confirmed cases. 4,932 people gone.”

Kaseya stressed the importance of transparency in communicating the scale of an outbreak, saying, “I said it live and in the open. That is the only way to fight an outbreak like this.”

Despite the figures, the Africa CDC chief expressed hope over the commitment shown by the ministers, noting that they had agreed to prepare their respective countries, coordinate responses across borders and maintain open borders while strengthening surveillance.

“What gives me hope is that no Minister looked away. Together, we agreed to prepare every country, coordinate across our borders and keep those borders open while watching them closely. Our partners are standing behind Africa’s plan,” he said.

Kaseya also emphasised the need for a continent-wide approach to Ebola preparedness, warning that an outbreak in one African country requires vigilance across the region.

“Ebola anywhere in Africa demands preparedness everywhere in Africa. We will get there, together,” he added.