The humanitarian crisis continues in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the M23 war continues. On the outskirts of Goma, displaced people are multiplying in camps such as Bulengo, which alone hosts nearly 25,000 households. Living conditions there are extremely precarious, with basic shelters of only one square meter designed with tarpaulins. Epidemics of cholera and measles, which mainly affect women and children, are frequent there due to overcrowding and the lack of sanitary infrastructure. Faced with this, NGOs, in particular Médecins Sans Frontières, are on hand to support and treat the population.
By analyzing this subject in more depth, we can understand that the situation of the displaced people in the Goma region is alarming and requires a rapid and effective humanitarian response. The Congolese authorities must commit to investing in improving the region’s health infrastructure in order to reduce the spread of disease and improve the living conditions of the displaced. The cholera and measles epidemics highlight the urgent need for preventive measures against infectious diseases and better management of drinking water.
In short, the humanitarian crisis in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo must attract the attention of the international community and benefit from increased support to protect the populations affected by the war and who have fled their homes.