East African Community & March 23 Movement

East African Community: The East African Community held a virtual meeting, deployed mobile laboratories, mobilized regional systems, and declared the Ebola outbreak, exploring regional mechanisms for response.

March 23 Movement: Armed group controlling parts of North Kivu; claimed eradication of Ebola in its areas but complicates response.

East African Community: Coordinating regional preparedness and response among member states.

March 23 Movement: Controlled areas with limited Ebola cases; declared outbreak over in its territory, showcasing governance capacity.

East African Community: The East African Community emphasized the importance of regional solidarity and preparedness to prevent cross-border transmission of the virus.

March 23 Movement: The March 23 Movement>>>, a rebel group, controls parts of North and South Kivu provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>>, complicating Ebola response efforts due to insecurity and lack of communication with the government.

East African Community: Regional coordination mechanism that has been tested by the outbreak, facilitating cross-border collaboration.

March 23 Movement: Armed group controlling areas in North and Democratic Republic of the Congo — South Kivu, complicating the response. Its conflict with the DRC government hinders access to affected communities.