Post by Oxfam

What you need to know about the growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This outbreak shows that cuts to humanitarian aid have real consequences for people and has left health services struggling to cope. Communities are left more exposed under weakened health systems. This means that outbreaks spread faster. In some areas, clinics have closed, medicines are running low, and disease monitoring has weakened. Swipe through to understand what's happening, why this outbreak is so concerning, and what Oxfam is doing to help communities protect themselves.