Impact of Armed Conflict and Reduced Humanitarian Aid on Malaria, Tuberculosis, and HIV Control in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo Amidst Ebola Outbreak

Category	Detail
Condition	Syndemic of Malaria, Tuberculosis, HIV, and Ebola
Key Mechanisms	Conflict and humanitarian funding reductions impair disease surveillance, prevention, and treatment.
Target Population	Internally displaced populations and children in eastern DRC.
Care Setting	Humanitarian crisis response and integrated health systems.

Over 7 million internally displaced people in eastern DRC exacerbate health system vulnerabilities.
Conflict disrupts access to essential medicines, diagnostics, and healthcare services.
Integrated responses are necessary to manage concurrent health threats effectively.
Humanitarian funding cuts threaten recent advances in disease control for malaria, TB, and HIV.
Violence against health facilities and workers impedes outbreak response and healthcare delivery.

Strengthen integrated disease surveillance systems to enhance detection of multiple diseases.

Ensure reliable supply chains for essential medicines and diagnostics to prevent stock-outs.

Implement community engagement strategies to build trust and improve health service continuity.

Insecurity and violence against healthcare infrastructure increase preventable mortality and disease transmission.

Displaced individuals and children in conflict-affected areas.

Access to antimalarial medicines, TB drugs, and antiretroviral therapy is critical for managing disease.

Adopt integrated approaches to healthcare delivery that address multiple infectious diseases.
Reinforce health system resilience through sustained humanitarian financing.
Prioritize safeguarding healthcare delivery amid conflict to ensure epidemic preparedness.