According to a UN report, about 2,000 bodies have already been buried by communities and the Red Cross, while nearly 1,000 others are still scattered in different morgues in the city.
"Many bodies, in a state of decomposition, still remain in certain areas, particularly at the airport and the prison in Goma. The challenges that humanitarian actors face are numerous, particularly on health issues, stock shortages of body bags. Currently, only 500 bags are available, including 100 bags for children and 400 for adults," said an OCHA official in the DRC.
And to continue: "The health situation is extremely critical and the burial of bodies is a priority to avoid major health risks. At least 2,000 bodies have already been buried by the communities and according to the WHO figures that have just been released today, these are the 900 bodies that are still in the morgues of Goma hospitals".
The National Assembly and the Senate in congress examined this Tuesday the security situation prevailing in the East of the DRC. A joint National Assembly-Senate commission will be set up to propose to the Head of State Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi possible solutions to this crisis.
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