Congo Ebola Outbreak: Financial Oversight Takes Priority as Distrust Grows

Ebola is intensifying in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with distrust over how response funds are handled undermining community cooperation needed to contain the fastest-growing outbreak. The report raises concerns of “profiteering” related to the handling of response money, which could hamper containment efforts and prolong the health crisis.

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Ebola is intensifying in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with distrust over how response funds are handled undermining community cooperation needed to contain the fastest-growing outbreak. The report raises concerns of “profiteering” related to the handling of response money, which could hamper containment efforts and prolong the health crisis.