The United Nations has raised urgent concerns over the escalating violence in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly in North Kivu and Ituri provinces. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), over 45 individuals have been killed in North Kivu since last Friday due to attacks on multiple villages in the Lubero territory. A particularly devastating incident involved an assault on a health center, resulting in the deaths of at least 17 people, including patients. Additionally, two health workers were abducted, medical supplies were stolen, and the facility was set ablaze. The surge in violence has displaced more than 30,000 people in less than a week, with many families continuing to flee amidst fears of further attacks. Humanitarian efforts are being hampered by ongoing insecurity, although OCHA partners are working to assess needs and provide assistance where possible. In Ituri province, two attempted armed attacks on the Lolwa hospital were reportedly thwarted. Since the beginning of the year, over 240 civilians have been killed, and more than 114,500 people have been displaced. OCHA has strongly condemned the attacks on civilians and health facilities, urging all parties to adhere to international humanitarian law and ensure the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure. The violence is attributed to numerous militia groups operating in the region, including the M23 Movement, the Cooperative for the Development of the Congo, and the Allied Democratic Forces.