More than 80% of health facilities in eastern Congo are out of...

Over 200 health facilities in eastern Congo face severe medicine shortages due to ongoing conflict and insufficient humanitarian funding, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross.

The International Committee of the Red Cross reported that more than 80% of health facilities in South Kivu, eastern Congo, are currently out of essential medicines.
An assessment of 240 health centers revealed that ongoing fighting and a lack of humanitarian support are critical factors contributing to the healthcare crisis in the region.
The situation highlights the urgent need for increased humanitarian funding to address the health emergencies exacerbated by violence and instability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Why It Matters

This crisis underscores the dire implications of ongoing conflict on public health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where lack of access to medical care can lead to increased mortality and suffering. The situation calls for immediate international attention and support to restore healthcare services in the region.