DRC Expands Ebola PCR Testing Capacity as Outbreak Grows, but Gap Remains
The Democratic Republic of Congo has expanded PCR testing for Ebola, yet officials say the gains may fall short as cases rise and no approved rapid tests exist.
thehindubusinessline.comThe Democratic Republic of Congo has increased its capacity for PCR testing for Ebola, according to reporting published June 10, 2026. The improvements come as the country faces a rapidly expanding outbreak. NPR reported that the expanded PCR capacity may still fall short of what is required to match the pace of new cases.
The same report noted that no approved rapid tests for Ebola are available. An article titled "Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't enough" was published at 5:24 PM ET on June 10, 2026. It aired on the NPR program All Things Considered.
Jonathan Lambert wrote the piece. The report stated that the Democratic Republic of Congo has improved its capacity for PCR testing. It added that the gains may not be enough to keep up with a rapidly expanding outbreak and that there are no approved rapid tests yet.
The article repeated the core assessment that testing capacity has risen but remains insufficient given current conditions and the absence of rapid-test options.
