Burundi: BDI: Other - 05-2026 - Bdi-Epidemic-2026 (2026-05-18)

Country: Burundi Sources: Croix-Rouge du Burundi, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. Sources for data marked as Other The figures presented here come from the 2024 general population census. Indeed, the entire province of Bujumbura, comprising the former provinces of Mairie, Bubanza, Bujumbura, and Cibitoke, borders the DRC and has entry and exit points, making it a high-risk zone for the spread of the Ebola epidemic. The large city of Bujumbura, with approximately 50% of the province's population, is thus more exposed and more vulnerable should the disease reach it. Request For Assistance Government Requests International Assistance: No NS Requests International Assistance: No Information Bulletin Published No Actions taken by Federation General Monitor Situation Summary Actions taken by National Society General Activation / Mobilization of Volunteers Summary Following the announcement of the official government statement prohibiting travel to Burundi and calling for preventive measures, the Burundian Red Crescent (BRC) activated its extensive network of volunteers for surveillance and early warning of any suspected cases. The Task Force is operational at headquarters and in branches. A situation report has been posted on the IFRC's Go platform. Planned International Response DREF: Requested

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