Lucy Swan

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has escalated rapidly, spreading across multiple provinces and into Uganda, driven by conflict, displacement, cuts to humanitarian funding and attacks on health workers. Armed groups, disrupted state control and large displaced populations are complicating containment efforts, while reduced international aid has weakened health systems and surveillance. Violence and misinformation have led to assaults on Red Cross volunteers and treatment centres, further undermining response operations and heightening risks for affected communities.