DRC Faces Growing Ebola Crisis Amid Funding Shortfalls

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak could become the worst in history if urgent action is not taken, according to Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Director-General Jean Kaseya, as reported by Reuters.

Kaseya warned that delayed intervention could push response costs from an estimated $518 million to several billion dollars. According to African Union officials, less than $100 million has been secured so far.

Health workers also face significant challenges, including limited contact tracing, shortages of protective equipment and burial teams, and resistance from local communities. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said the outbreak has not yet peaked and could last up to a year.

Several countries, including South Africa, China, Germany and France, pledged additional support, while U.S. representatives urged more international contributions, Reuters reported.

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