In Ituri Province, safe and dignified burial practices are highlighted as a key strategy to combat the spread of Ebola. The Cash Working Group reported that between January and July 2026, over 777,000 individuals received cash assistance, with a significant portion allocated to multi-purpose cash transfers.

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province poses a significant public health risk, with traditional burial practices potentially contributing to virus transmission. Funding for humanitarian operations remains well below requirements.

Over 1.4 million people are internally displaced within the country, in addition to 400 refugees. Cash assistance has reached a substantial number of people, providing support through both sectoral and multi-purpose transfers.

Details on the specific challenges faced by humanitarian organizations in implementing safe burial practices are not yet covered in recent reporting.