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Situation overview
- 80 per cent of the people in the camps to the west of Goma who fled as the M23 advanced into the city have returned to those sites (e.g. Mugunga, Mugunga CBCA, Mugunga 8th CEPAC, Kashaka, and Bulengo).
- ICRC, MSF, WHO, and UNICEF convened a health coordination meeting:
- 2,880 people have been recorded as injured so far, with data collection ongoing.
- 770 bodies have been moved from the streets.
- Morgues are lacking capacity.
- As of 3 February, the Red Cross estimates four more days will be needed to collect the remaining bodies in Goma. o Due to lack of morgue space, bodies will likely be buried immediately after identification.
- Several health centres and cholera/mpox treatment centers have been looted, including the UNICEF-supported Bisengimana Hospital.
- Warehouses of some medical organizations have been looted thereby increasing the need for medical supplies.
- Across hospitals, key needs include:
- Fuel for electricity, body bags, tents to increase capacity, medical staff for rotation, water supply, beds, and food for patients and caregivers.
- MSF reported an increase in measles cases in Bulengo.
- There has been an increase in the number of suspected cholera cases notified in Goma and Nyiragongo health zones.
- 45 cases of child sexual violence and 70 injured children under 5 were referred to the UNICEF- supported Virunga hospital for specialist care. Most children receive outpatient care, as many families are afraid to go to health facilities for safety reasons.
- Since 27 January 2025, 1,235 schools in and around Goma have been closed, affecting around 204,000 children
- PEP kits are available in health facilities supported by UNICEF and other partners. However, given the scale of the needs, stock-outs may occur soon.