Burundi is facing a growing humanitarian crisis as thousands of people flee violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. More than 100,000 refugees, mostly women and children, have crossed into Burundi since late 2025, putting immense pressure on health services and infrastructure. The World Health Organization is supporting the government to expand health services and strengthen preparedness. We now speak to Dr Marie-Roseline Belizaire, Emergencies Director at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, about the urgent health response on the ground.

<p>Burundi is facing a growing humanitarian crisis as thousands of people flee violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. More than 100,000 refugees, mostly women and children, have crossed into Burundi since late 2025, putting immense pressure on health services and infrastructure. The World Health Organization is supporting the government to expand health services and strengthen preparedness. We now speak to Dr Marie-Roseline Belizaire, Emergencies Director at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, about the urgent health response on the ground.</p>