Visualised: how conflict, aid cuts and health-worker attacks are helping Ebola spread in DRC

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo has faced numerous Ebola outbreaks in recent years, but the current situation is particularly challenging due to the combination of conflict, misinformation, and violence against health workers. The DRC's health system has been weakened by years of instability and underfunding, making it difficult to respond effectively to the outbreak. The spread of the virus to neighbouring Uganda has raised concerns about the potential for a broader regional crisis.

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Visualised: how conflict, aid cuts and health-worker attacks are helping Ebola spread in DRC

The rapid spread of the virus has been intensified by misinformation and violence towards volunteers and treatment centres Nearly two months after the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confirmed an Ebola outbreak in one province, the virus is continuing to spread rapidly, reaching more parts of the country and infecting more people. According to government data from 8 July, 1,759 cases and 600 deaths have been r…