The crisis in eastern DRC is a significant driver of humanitarian challenges in the region, including in Burundi. Refugees from the DRC in Uganda are adapting to reduced food assistance by engaging in farming, tailoring, and other trades to achieve self-sufficiency.

Public health risks and climate-related threats exacerbate the humanitarian situation in the region. Humanitarian funding remains well below requirements, impacting response efforts.

The crisis has led to 1,406,945 internally displaced persons within the DRC and 400 refugees in neighboring countries. Reduced food assistance for refugees is prompting shifts towards self-sustaining livelihoods.

Specific details on the types of public health risks and climate-related threats are not covered in recent reporting.