DR Congo: UNICEF Humanitarian Situation Report No. 3 (BVD Outbreak in DRC: Regional Preparedness and Readiness in Neighboring and At-Risk Countries), Aug-Sept 2026

Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia Source: UN Children's Fund Please refer to the attached file. Highlights The evolving Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in DRC continues to pose a high risk of regional spread due to cross-border movement, porous borders, and humanitarian vulnerabilities, underscoring the need to sustain preparedness efforts in neighboring countries. At the time of reporting, Kenya has reported nine Ebola cases, while Nig