UNFPA Flash Update on Ebola Outbreak in DRC (14-19 May 2026) (unfpa.org)

• Health worker mortality severely disrupts maternal care.
• 15 facilities closed, 40% reduction in safe deliveries.
• UNFPA distributes emergency kits and trains midwives in IPC.

"UNFPA reports severe impact on reproductive health services due to high health worker mortality from Ebola. In affected health zones, maternal care access has collapsed with 15 facilities closed and a 40% drop in safe deliveries. Emergency reproductive health kits are being distributed, and midwives are being trained in IPC measures."