Ebola epidemic in DRC covers a territory larger than France

An exponential Ebola epidemic is unfolding in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (RDC). According to reports, the geographic spread of the outbreak now covers a territory larger than that of France.

In addition to its vast territorial expansion, the crisis is severely hampered by an urgent liquidity problem. This financial shortfall is actively preventing authorities from paying essential health and community workers involved in the response efforts.