DETERMINANTS OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES (KAP): COMMUNITIES FACING THE EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE IN BULAPE HEALTH ZONE, KASAÏ PROVINCE, DRC, 2026

Ebola virus disease remains a significant public health threat in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly in areas at risk of outbreaks where the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the population strongly influence the prevention and control of the disease. The objective of this study was to identify the determinants of the population's knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding Ebola virus disease in the Bulape health zone, Kasai Province.This was a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study conducted among 120 participants. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and then analyzed using Stata version 12. Pearson's chi-square test was used to examine associations between the level of knowledge and the variables studied, with a significance level set at 5%.The results show that 72.5% of respondents had a good level of knowledge about Ebola, while 27.5% had a low level of knowledge.