Ebola outbreak in DRC disproportionately affects women and girls
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UN Women, Dr. Setcheme Mongbo
Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo
September 2026
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Women and girls in the DRC are at high risk due to their roles as primary caregivers in families and communities. Over 54% of confirmed Ebola patients are women, and 51% of those aged 10-17 are girls. Economic impacts and lack of access to reproductive health services are worsening the crisis.
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