UNICEF warns about saturation of Ebola creche and collapse of hospital deliveries in Ituri

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: July 10, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of Congo
Health
UNICEF warns about saturation of Ebola creche and collapse of hospital deliveries in Ituri

The Ebola health crisis in Ituri has led to the saturation of the only pediatric creche in Bunia, located at the CME treatment center. UNICEF's regional director Gilles Fagninou warned of the need to expand capacity. Meanwhile, the number of assisted deliveries dropped from 130 to 30 per month, causing a rise in maternal mortality.

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