<p>BTC was not adequately prepared in terms of health capacity or water sources for a large refugee influx; a transit centre organized to address such influxes was considered undesirable by some. Given its proximity to DRC, such influx is likely to happen again. Educating refugees about resettlement and consideration of rules that allow families to stay together might encourage greater acceptance of the transit centre. Having a plan at BTC as well as in the transit centre for drug supplies and health care could support preparedness.</p>