‘We need to do even more’: World Food Programme calls for greater response to Ebola outbreak
The World Food Programme has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than humanitarian efforts can contain. Ongoing conflict and insecurity in the region are severely hindering the ability of aid workers to access affected areas.
Why it matters
The intersection of a public health crisis and regional armed conflict creates a high risk of a wider humanitarian catastrophe.
The outbreak - which was officially declared in mid-May - is unfolding amid ongoing violence, creating additional risks for aid workers and civilians.
The article relies on statements from international organizations and reports on the humanitarian situation without political bias.
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