DR Congo crisis: A public health ‘nightmare’ is unfolding, warns WHO
The humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is “worsening rapidly” and the health situation is “deteriorating alarmingly”, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned.
In a statement released on 29 January 2025, the WHO said that “a public health nightmare is unfolding” in the DRC, where more than 13 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance.
The statement said that the crisis is being fueled by a number of factors, including conflict, displacement, and a lack of access to essential services.
“The conflict has led to the displacement of more than 4 million people, who are now living in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions,” the statement said. “This has led to an increase in the number of cases of cholera, measles, and other preventable diseases.”
The statement also said that the lack of access to essential services is making it difficult for people to get the care they need.
“Many health facilities have been destroyed or damaged, and there is a shortage of health workers,” the statement said. “This is making it difficult for people to get the care they need, and is contributing to the spread of disease.”
The WHO said that it is working with partners to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of the DRC.
“We are providing medical supplies, training health workers, and working to improve access to essential services,” the statement said. “We are also working to raise awareness of the crisis and to advocate for increased support.”
The WHO called on the international community to provide more support to the people of the DRC.
“This is a humanitarian crisis that requires a global response,” the statement said. “We urge the international community to provide more support to the people of the DRC, and to help us to prevent a further deterioration in the health situation.”
Additional information
The DRC is one of the poorest countries in the world, and has been plagued by conflict for decades. The current crisis is the result of a number of factors, including:
- A political crisis that began in 2016, when President Joseph Kabila refused to step down after his term in office expired.
- A security crisis that has seen an increase in violence by armed groups in the east of the country.
- A humanitarian crisis that has seen millions of people displaced from their homes.
The humanitarian crisis in the DRC is a complex one, with no easy solutions. The WHO is working with partners to provide humanitarian assistance, but more support is needed from the international community.
DR Congo crisis: A public health ‘nightmare’ is unfolding, warns WHO
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