Millions of people displaced by violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are living in overcrowded camps where the Ebola virus has begun to spread.

Residents, numbering roughly 1,000,000, struggle to protect themselves amid a lack of clean water and basic sanitation. The outbreak, first detected in 2024, has already claimed dozens of lives and threatens to overwhelm the fragile health infrastructure.

Local authorities and international aid workers are racing to provide emergency supplies, establish isolation centers, and conduct community outreach, but resources are stretched thin. The situation remains dire as the virus stalks crowded living spaces, and the stigma surrounding Ebola further hampers reporting and treatment.

Public health officials warn that without swift, coordinated action, the epidemic could spiral into a broader crisis, deepening the humanitarian toll in a region already scarred by conflict.