UN warns of Ebola spread in DR Congo camps
The United Nations has warned that Ebola is spreading within displacement camps in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Overcrowding and limited resources in these camps are significantly increasing the risk of transmission, with cases already reported in 16 different sites.
Why it matters
The outbreak in a conflict-prone, densely populated region poses a severe public health threat that requires urgent international intervention and resource allocation.
Health: UN warns of Ebola spread in DR Congo camps
UN warns of Ebola spread in DR Congo camps
The UN aid agency OCHA said that confirmed Ebola cases had been reported in "at least 16 displacement sites" across Ituri, the northeastern province at the epicentre of the outbreak.
A hygienist wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) begins cleaning and disinfection operations at the Rwampara Ebola Treatment Centre (ETC) in Bunia, Ituri, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo on July 13, 2026. (AFP)
GENEVA - The United Nations warned on Monday that Ebola risked spreading in displacement camps in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, saying overcrowding could fuel transmission.
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