Friday briefing: What do the cuts in aid mean for the fight against Ebola in the DRC?
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is exacerbated by significant cuts in humanitarian aid. Public health officials are struggling to contain the virus in a conflict zone with limited medical resources and overcrowded camps. Experts warn that the weakened response infrastructure could lead to a prolonged crisis as the virus spreads across borders.
- ▪Ebola has claimed at least 240 lives in Ituri province since the outbreak began.
- ▪The region is a mining hub and conflict zone, complicating containment efforts.
- ▪Cuts to humanitarian aid have severely impacted the response to the outbreak.
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The Red Cross and other traditional agencies are doing their best to fight Ebola despite massive cuts in aid. Photograph: Badru Katumba/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe Red Cross and other traditional agencies are doing their best to fight Ebola despite massive cuts in aid. Photograph: Badru Katumba/AFP/Getty ImagesFirst Edition newsletterEbolaFriday briefing: What do the cuts in aid mean for the fight against Ebola in the DRC? In today’s newsletter: As the virus spreads across borders, health workers warn that weakened global support is making a prolonged crisis more likelyPatrick GreenfieldFri 29 May 2026 01.44 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 01.48 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleEbola is spreading rapidly in parts of east Africa.
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