Hundreds of millions of dollars meant to tackle Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo are not reaching the intended recipients.
The outbreak remains out of control, yet a considerable disconnect persists between funds disbursed and support reaching patients, frontline workers and communities. Teams were left trying to contain the outbreak with empty hands and empty pockets. More than 5,400 people have died and 11,000 have been infected since the outbreak was declared in May, making it the second deadliest Ebola outbreak on record. Oversight and accountability were urged so money already disbursed is effectively used. Response personnel need training, pay, equipment and support, and resources should go where needs are greatest.