Food assistance is playing a crucial role in responding to an expanding Ebola outbreak. This assistance helps meet immediate household food needs and supports public health measures. It also strengthens community acceptance of response interventions, which is critical in affected areas.

Conflict, displacement, and food insecurity are exacerbating the crisis. The World Food Programme is supporting governments and partners through various services, including food assistance, logistics, and air transport. These services enable responders to reach affected communities and deliver critical supplies to hard-to-reach areas.

Further details on the Ebola response are available from the World Food Programme's external situation report.