DRC Ebola decline may reflect conflict, not containment; M23 abuses documented

Africa CDC warns the recent drop in Ebola cases in DRC may be due to insecurity hampering surveillance rather than successful containment, complicating outbreak assessment. Separately, Amnesty International documents abuses by M23 rebels, adding to the volatile security context affecting the health response. The dual developments underscore how conflict is distorting epidemic data and hindering access in affected areas.