Congo motorcyclists mobilise to combat Ebola misinformation
Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers in eastern DR Congo took part in a campaign to spread Ebola prevention messages and counter misinformation amid a growing outbreak.
On Wednesday, June 11, 2026, dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers rode through the streets of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as part of an awareness campaign aimed at combating Ebola misinformation and encouraging communities to take the outbreak seriously.
Wearing white "Stop Ebola" T-shirts and carrying banners with prevention advice, the riders travelled through the towns of Bunia and Rwampara in Ituri province, the region most affected by the outbreak. The campaign was organised with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), whose officials joined the effort to spread public health messages and counteract persistent scepticism surrounding the disease.
