Burundi

What is happening in Burundi?

• Burundi continues to face significant economic and humanitarian challenges. Around 74% of the population lives in poverty, while high inflation and limited economic opportunities continue to put pressure on households. Climate-related shocks, food insecurity and population displacement further affect communities across the country.

  Access to quality healthcare remains a challenge, particularly for communities with limited resources. Burundi’s health system faces shortages in infrastructure, equipment and qualified health workers, while recurrent disease outbreaks and high levels of malnutrition add further pressure. More than 1.9 million people are currently experiencing crisis levels of food insecurity.

• Regional instability is also increasing humanitarian needs. Since late 2025, more than 100,000 people fleeing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have arrived in Burundi, placing additional pressure on already stretched health and social services. Overall, around 1.28 million people in Burundi require humanitarian assistance in 2026.

  HealthNet TPO has worked in Burundi since 2000, initially providing mental health and psychosocial support to people affected by conflict, refugees and survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. Today, we continue to strengthen the Burundian health system and support access to healthcare and mental health and psychosocial support for both Burundian communities and people seeking refuge in the country.