GOMA, (June 24, 2019) – The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has now killed more than 1,500 people and infected over 2,200 since its onset last August. Lack of security in the locations where the virus has spread, which are also some of the country’s most densely populated areas, as well as limited community engagement in the response are main reasons why the epidemic has continued to spread.

On the occasion of World Refugee Day, 16 non-governmental organisations call for urgent action to prevent and mitigate the impact of environmental degradation around refugee settlements in Uganda.

Endorsed by: Oxfam, Action Against Hunger, Relief International, Humanity and Inclusion, Medical Team International, Catholic Relief Services, International Rescue Committee and CARE International.