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Thursday, October 29, 2026
Democratic Republic of the Congo
country in Central Africa
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When you hear about sums like these, frankly, I can understand why some people believe that Ebola has become a business for many NGOs, a Bunia resident said as officials seek accounting for $700M in aid.
Africa CDC and Congolese officials say they cannot account for more than $700 million in Ebola response funding that donors sent directly to international aid organizations, not the government. Only about a third of partners provided financial records, leaving authorities unable to assess how much was spent; officials stressed the reporting gap does not prove the money was stolen and warned noncompliant groups could face sanctions.
Maternal deaths in Ituri rose nearly 70% May-July as Ebola fears kept women from hospitals; WHO says about 60% of cases are community deaths across seven provinces.
Kenya confirmed a second Bundibugyo Ebola case: a 39-year-old relative who fell ill on 13 October while already in quarantine and tested positive at two labs.
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