Ituri, the epicenter of ebola, is one of the most severely food insecure hotspots in DRC in 2026, with an estimated 1,7 million people – more than a third of the population -facing crisis or worse levels of hunger
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Ebola: WFP steps food assistance to frontline workers, patients
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The World Food Programme (WFP) is increasing food assistance to frontline workers and patients in the Ebola-affected Ituri region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The region is one of the most severely food insecure areas in the country, with over 1.7 million people facing crisis-level hunger. Ebola outbreak continues to pose a significant public health threat in the region.