Ebola and food insecurity: UN warns of critical crisis in DRC

The United Nations has issued a stark warning about a critical double crisis unfolding in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the Ebola epidemic intensifies against a backdrop of worsening food insecurity. The UN highlights a dangerous convergence of health and hunger challenges that have reached a critical level.

According to a statement released on Saturday, June 27, 2026, the UN is particularly concerned about the progression of the Ebola outbreak. This health emergency is compounded by an alarming rise in hunger, creating a complex and dire humanitarian situation. The provinces of Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu are identified as the areas most severely affected by this dual crisis.

Recent reports indicate that four Ebola patients were declared cured in Bunia on May 31, 2026, according to medical sources. While this offers a glimmer of hope, it does not diminish the overall gravity of the situation. The UN's alert underscores the urgent need for coordinated international efforts to address both the ongoing Ebola outbreak and the escalating food crisis, which threaten the lives and well-being of countless Congolese citizens.