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WFP Continues Food Assistance Amid Expanding Ebola in Eastern DRC
WHY IT MATTERS
WFP’s logistics and air transport are vital for delivering lifesaving supplies to hard‑to‑reach areas, sustaining the public health response and preventing further spread of Ebola.
What happened
The World Food Programme (WFP) reports that the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is still spreading, exacerbated by conflict, displacement and food insecurity. WFP’s role focuses on delivering food aid to households while reinforcing public health efforts by boosting community acceptance of interventions.
The organization also supplies logistics, telecommunications and air transport services, enabling responders to reach some of the most isolated communities.
These actions help maintain critical supply chains and support the broader humanitarian response in a region already facing one of the world’s largest crises.
PRIMARY SOURCES
DR Congo: WFP Ebola Response External Situation Report, 31 August 2026
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