07/23/2026
What is happening in Eastern Congo, may affect the rest of the world soon, Ebola must be addressed now!
UN News:
Fighting in eastern DR Congo hinders humanitarian access
At least 30 people were killed and dozens more were injured in attacks in the Beni territory of DR Congo between 13 and 19 July, causing at least six humanitarian organizations to suspend movements to areas in that territory.
“Insecurity continues to impact humanitarian operations in the eastern parts of North Kivu province,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Wednesday. “This includes our efforts to respond to the ongoing Ebola outbreak, which is only getting worse.”
The ongoing clashes between the Congolese security forces and M23 armed group in the volatile east continue to displace civilians and restrict humanitarian access.
Ebola continues to spread
Also in the DRC, national health authorities have reported 2,473 confirmed Ebola cases across the provinces of Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uele and Tshopo.
The UN continues to work with humanitarian partners and local authorities to scale up surveillance, laboratory testing, treatment and community engagement activities, and UN peacekeepers there are working to deter attacks on healthcare facilities.
“We reiterate our call on all parties to protect civilians and ensure safe and unhindered humanitarian access,” Mr. Dujarric said. “The safety of all health workers and humanitarian personnel remains essential to containing the outbreak and delivering assistance to all those people who need it.”
