Recent violence in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has led to serious consequences for the population, with thousands of people killed or injured, critical health infrastructure destroyed, and an escalating humanitarian crisis, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported
The situation in North and South Kivu provinces is especially alarming, with health facilities overwhelmed by casualties and communities suffering from a lack of essential services.
The impact on health facilities
Since late January, at least 3,082 people have been injured, and 843 have died in and around Goma, North Kivu. In South Kivu, the violence has also spread, with 65 reported injuries in just three hospitals.
These numbers are expected to increase as more victims are…