CROWDS DESPERATE FOR MEDICINE IN DRC

Medical supplies are so scarce in eastern DRC, crowds gather as soon as health workers arrive to offer help in the war-torn region. The desperate situation was highlighted by #TheRealHumanitarian documentary, which followed X Medical provider Joy Dale. She says her ‘tiny, little medical supplies’ run out every day, as people queue for treatment.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has been the site of one of the world’s most violent conflicts for decades, with militia groups fighting for control of resources. Many have international backers, with a UN expert recently confirming Rwanda’s ‘de facto control’ of the M23 rebel group.

The consequences for civilians are devastating. Since the beginning of 2024 nearly 358,000 have been displaced, bringing the total number of internally displaced persons to around 7.1 million. Disease is widespread, prenatal care is limited, and sanitation systems have been destroyed.

Aid groups, such as @focuscongo (also shown in the video) step in to help, but the roots of the crisis remain.

Video credits:
foreverjuicebae
#TheRealHumanitarian documentary