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Former UNICEF colleague takes on the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak, by Tom McDermott

Julien Harneis in conversation at Chatham House, November 2024. Image: Chatham House We always want to congratulate a colleague when we learn of their appointment to a senior post. In this case however, we might temper our good wishes with the thought that the new job is one few people would want, and without doubt among the world's toughest. On the other hand, for the past 30 years Julien Harneis seems to have moved from one tough post to another. His latest challenge however is likely to be "off the charts" in terms of difficulty.

As Ebola resurfaces in DR Congo - critical questions about how to respond shared by Gloria Kodza

An undetected Ebola outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain is sweeping through the eastern DRC, with suspected cases already over 600 after slipping under the radar for two months.