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International aid cuts complicate Congo's Ebola epidemic

The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo continues to grow, with over 900 suspected cases and 220 deaths reported so far.
WHO warns the virus may spread further and needs rapid on‑the‑ground support from international partners.
Funding shortfalls at the WHO are tied to donor pullbacks, including the U.S. withdrawal from the organization.
Germany’s BMZ has reduced its development budget, impacting health programs and epidemic prevention.
Aid groups呼naterations stress the need for increased funding to strengthen health systems and vaccination efforts.
Disruptions to health funding coincide with violence and insecurity in eastern DRC, complicating response logistics.
BMZ plans to dispatch experts to eastern DRC to train aid workers and bolster aid operations.
Brot für die Welt and other NGOs urge a major funding boost to strengthen global health initiatives.
Experts warn that weaker health systems in the global south hinder outbreak detection and response.
The Bundibugyo Ebola strain lacking vaccines raises concerns over rapid testing and containment capabilities.

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