Walikale: Cholera, malaria and measles threaten displaced people from Ziralo and Ufamandu 1st in Waloa Loanda
Author: actualite.cdPublished on: October 17, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Health

Displaced people from Ziralo in South Kivu and Ufamandu 1st in North Kivu face risks from cholera, malaria and measles in Waloa Loanda, Walikale territory. Katabana Monde, head nurse at Matutira Health Centre, also reported suspected malnutrition and shortages of clean water, food, adequate shelter, sanitation, medicines and medical equipment. He urged humanitarian organizations to provide immediate assistance, especially for children under five, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and older people. The number of displaced households affected remains unknown because no precise count has been conducted.
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