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UN Women statement: Women and girls account for the majority of laboratory-confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
By UN Women at ReliefWeb
· June 12, 2026
· 2 min read
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda .4 per cent – or 244 of 457 – of laboratory-confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, where demographic information is available. Among adolescents, girls accounted for more than 61 per cent – or 27 out of 37 l
Key takeaway 4 per cent – or 244 of 457 – of laboratory-confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, where demographic information is available.
Why this matters
The disproportionate impact of Ebola on women and girls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda highlights the need for a gender-sensitive approach to disaster relief and humanitarian response. The fact that women and girls account for the majority of laboratory-confirmed Ebola cases is a stark reminder of the social and economic realities that exacerbate their vulnerability to the disease. As the outbreak follows established patterns, it is clear that targeted investments in primary health care programs and women-led organizations are crucial to changing the course of the epidemic. By supporting women's training and leadership in community-based Ebola awareness and prevention, and ensuring access to personal protective equipment and prevention supplies, relief efforts can be more effective in reaching and protecting women and girls. Sustained funding for women-led organizations is also essential to scale up their critical work in crisis communication and community outreach.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 12, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda .4 per cent – or 244 of 457 – of laboratory-confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, where demographic information is available. Among adolescents, girls accounted for more than 61 per cent – or 27 out of 37 l
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