Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached file. Situation overview The Ebola virus disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus (BVD) continues to evolve in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, with transmission expanding in affected areas of eastern DRC and continued concerns regarding cross-border transmission. Population mobility, cross-border trade and movement along key transport corridors present ongoing challenges for disease surveillance, contact tracing and response efforts. Transmission remains concentrated in high-mobility settings, underscoring the importance of mobility-informed preparedness and response measures. Given the continued risk of regional transmission, the World Health Organization (WHO) maintains DRC and Uganda as priority 1a, South Sudan, Burundi and Rwanda as Priority 1b countries for readiness and response, while Angola, Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Kenya, Republic of the Congo, United Republic of Tanzania and Zambia remain Priority 2 countries. IOM’S PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE EFFORTS In response, IOM is supporting national authorities to strengthen preparedness and response capacities along mobility corridors, including population mobility monitoring, PoE surveillance, cross-border coordination, community-based surveillance and targeted interventions in high-risk areas. IOM’s regional Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) also continues to provide mobility analysis, dashboards and weekly reporting. This information is useful in informing outbreak risk assessments, operational planning and partner coordination. For the latest displacement and mobility trends, see IOM’s DTM Portal. RESOURCE NEEDS In response to the evolving BVD outbreak and in close coordination with national authorities and partners, IOM continues to scale up preparedness and response activities across affected and at-risk countries. Given the absence of licensed vaccines and specific therapeutics for BVD, sustained investment in preparedness, early detection and community-based prevention remains critical to limiting further transmission and mitigating the risk of regional spread.