Ebola outbreak disrupts maternal healthcare in DR Congo
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United Nations Population Fund, Elikya Hospital
Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo
May 25 to July 19, 2026
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Fear of Ebola is preventing pregnant women from accessing prenatal care in Ituri province. Maternal deaths increased from 3.1 to 5.8 per week between May 25 and July 19, 2026. Healthcare facilities are struggling to maintain routine services amid the outbreak.
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