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DR Congo: WFP Response to the Ebola Outbreak - External Situation Report (26 June 2026)
By World Food Programme at ReliefWeb
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
. SITUATION UPDATE • More than a month after the Ebola outbreak was declared, transmission remains confined to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda and France. The DRC accounts for the majority of cases, spread across Ituri and North Kivu, where WFP has a substantial operational footprint.
Key takeaway • The DRC remains one of the largest food crises globally, with an estimated 26.
Why this matters
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo poses a significant threat to the already precarious food security situation in the region. With 26.5 million people facing acute food insecurity, the DRC is one of the largest food crises globally, and the outbreak is exacerbating this issue. The World Food Programme's response efforts are critical in mitigating the impact of the outbreak on vulnerable communities, but operational challenges such as access constraints and funding gaps hinder the delivery of food assistance. The cross-border restrictions imposed to contain the outbreak are also affecting markets, livelihoods, and humanitarian access, further complicating the response efforts. As the situation is expected to persist through the second half of 2026, it is crucial for donors and humanitarian organizations to prioritize funding for food assistance and work to address the operational challenges facing response efforts.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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