DRC Ebola outbreak disrupts HIV care, rising deaths reported in Ituri

During the DRC's 17th and fastest-growing Ebola outbreak, community networks in Ituri province report an unexpected rise in deaths among people living with HIV, indicating disruption of HIV services. The Africa CDC is involved, but the extent of service interruption and mortality increase remains unquantified. This highlights secondary health-system strain during epidemics, with potential for broader regional health impact.