Inside the ebola emergency airlift: 100 tonnes of aid reach democratic republic of the congo

Update: 2026-06-04 06:18 GMT

As eastern Democratic Republic of Congo battled the spread of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, the air cargo industry stepped up to deliver more than 100 tonnes of emergency medical supplies into one of the world's most challenging logistics environments.

From Europe to Africa, a coordinated effort involving UNICEF, ECHO, Network Airline Management, AVICO, and Astral Aviation ensured critical aid reached Bunia, the heart of the outbreak zone.

This isn't just a story about aircraft and freight.

It's a story about how air cargo becomes a lifeline when the world needs it most.

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