Ebola spreading, threatens aid to millions in the Democratic Republic of Congo
As of 19th of February 2019 848 ebola cases have been reported in Democratic Republic of Congo (WHO figures).
According to Mercy Corps this is the worst outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo history. If this ebola outbreak is not contained closed borders could threaten the lives of 12.8 million people in need of aid. Due to recent violence suspending response, cases are expected to rise up to 12 per day.
We are closely monitoring the situation.