A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The situation has rapidly deteriorated due to the emergence of an Ebola outbreak. This outbreak is exacerbating existing vulnerabilities and amplifying humanitarian needs.

The Ebola epidemic is affecting the eastern part of the country. It has introduced a significant health shock, impacting the initial planning assumptions for the 2026 Humanitarian Response Plan. Further details on the crisis and the response efforts are available from the humanitarian cluster.