The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing its most severe Ebola outbreak to date, with over 6,200 confirmed cases and 3,000 deaths reported by the Ministry of Health. This has prompted a revision of the IOM Multi-Country EVD Preparedness and Response Plan, extending its scope until March 2027.

The Ebola outbreak is exacerbated by the significant, often unacknowledged, care work performed by women, which contributes to an uncounted death toll. Funding for humanitarian efforts remains well below requirements.

The country hosts 400 refugees and over 1.4 million internally displaced persons. The Ebola outbreak is having a profound impact on public health and is likely straining healthcare infrastructure and access to services.

The specific impact of the Ebola outbreak on displacement figures and food security is not yet covered in recent reporting.