DRC Struggles with Staff Shortages as Ebola Outbreak Spreads Rapidly

DRC faces critical health worker shortages as Ebola outbreak surges, with 7,773 cases and 3,759 deaths reported.

September 24, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo — The Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with an Ebola outbreak that has become the fastest-growing in history, but officials warn the country lacks enough health workers to manage the crisis effectively.

The World Health Organization has highlighted a severe shortage of medical staff in treatment centers, particularly in North Kivu province, where case numbers have jumped by 73% over three weeks. As of now, the outbreak has affected seven provinces, with 7,773 confirmed cases and 3,759 deaths recorded.

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Frontline health workers are operating under extreme pressure, with limited protective equipment and resources. The WHO has called for urgent action to recruit more personnel and strengthen containment efforts as the virus continues to spread across multiple regions of the country.

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