A rapid SMART anthropometric nutritional survey was conducted in the Lubutu Health Zone, Maniema Province, in June 2026. This survey aimed to assess the nutritional status of the population in the area. The Lubutu Health Zone is bordered by Wanyarukula Health Zone to the west and another health zone to the east.

Funding for humanitarian operations is well below requirements, with a substantial gap remaining. The country faces an extremely high INFORM risk class, indicating severe humanitarian challenges.

The country hosts a significant number of internally displaced persons, exceeding one million, in addition to a smaller refugee population. Nutritional assessments are ongoing in specific health zones, suggesting concerns about food security and health outcomes.

The specific findings and severity of the nutritional survey in Lubutu are not yet detailed in recent reporting.