Congo Displacement Camp Faces Ebola Threat Amidst Lack of Resources
In Bunia, Congo, a displacement camp housing 10,000 people is grappling with the threat of an Ebola outbreak. The camp, known as the ISP camp, is severely under-resourced, with only one handwashing station and one infrared thermometer available. Residents are advised to wash their hands with soap, but many resort to using oatmeal or sand due to the lack of supplies. The outbreak, declared a global health emergency, is exacerbated by the region's ongoing conflict and displacement, which have left health systems in disarray. The International Rescue Committee and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies have expressed concerns about the potential spread of the disease in these vulnerable communities. 
