Ebola epidemic in DRC covers a territory larger than France

An Ebola outbreak in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (RDC) is expanding at an exponential rate. The geographical reach of the epidemic has now surpassed the total land area of France.

Efforts to contain the virus are currently hindered by a severe liquidity crisis. This lack of funding has resulted in the inability to pay essential healthcare and community workers, threatening the stability of the ongoing response.