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Congo - Kinshasa· ButemboEbola Outbreak Response in DR Congo
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warns that crucial Ebola response funds are not reaching frontline workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leading to critical shortages and unpaid staff.
Background
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has faced multiple Ebola outbreaks, often complicated by ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises. International and national organizations collaborate to control these outbreaks, but challenges in funding distribution and security persist, impacting response efforts.
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First report 6h agoLast update 1h agoThe ongoing attacks on health workers and facilities are a major obstacle to controlling the Ebola outbreak.
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First report 21h agoLast update 6h agoHundreds of millions of dollars intended for the Ebola response are not reaching frontline workers, impacting their ability to provide care.
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