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 virus has now surpassed the total land area of France, marking a significant escalation in the scope of the health crisis.

Efforts to contain the epidemic are currently hindered by a severe liquidity crisis. This lack of available funding has resulted in the inability to compensate health professionals and community workers, threatening the continuity of essential medical operations in the affected areas.