Ebola outbreak in DRC triggers secondary maternal health crisis
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Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo
June 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 26/17/2026, 3:30:36 PM
Ebola outbreak in DRC causes pregnant women to avoid hospitals due to fear of infection and screening procedures. Prenatal consultations at Bénédicte Clinic in Bunia have dropped from 60 to 10 per month. Health authorities report 782 confirmed cases and 181 deaths one month into the outbreak. Experts warn of increased maternal and neonatal mortality due to lack of care.
- Earlier version 16/17/2026, 1:30:36 PM
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