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DR Congo: Understanding Ebola risk in Ituri's IDP sites : perceptions, prevention constraints and response needs
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Mercy Corps , ReliefWeb
· July 10, 2026
· 3 min read
. This study analyses the perceptions of populations living in displacement sites in Ituri Province regarding the resurgence of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), the effects of the outbreak on their living conditions, and the main needs expressed to strengthen prevention and response efforts in the sites.
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Key takeaway The findings indicate that, according to the key informants interviewed, displaced people have a high level of risk perception in relation to EVD and largely perceive Ebola as a real and dangerous disease.
Why this matters
The high risk perception of Ebola among displaced people in Ituri Province is coupled with a good understanding of the disease's signs and preventive measures, particularly in sites already affected by Ebola cases. However, the study reveals significant gaps in reporting suspected cases and a reliance on self-medication when symptoms appear. This highlights the need for targeted awareness-raising activities and trust-building efforts with community health workers and humanitarian organisations. The fear of dying in treatment centres and concerns about stigmatisation are major barriers to early case reporting, exacerbating the outbreak's impact on already vulnerable populations. The resurgence of Ebola is also deepening social tensions and everyday hardship in displacement sites, with women being disproportionately affected. As the situation continues to unfold, it is crucial to address the information needs and concerns of displaced people, while also ensuring access to essential services such as healthcare, safe drinking water, and sanitation facilities.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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What is this story about? . This study analyses the perceptions of populations living in displacement sites in Ituri Province regarding the resurgence of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), the effects of the outbreak on their living conditions, and the main needs expressed to strengthen prevention and response efforts in the sites.
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