Kisangani, November 12th, 2026 (CPA) .– The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and UN agencies havebeen called upon by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to ensure the rigorous use of resources mobilised to combat Ebola, in order to maximise the effectiveness of the response, according to a statement seen by the CPA on Thursday. “Despite the considerable resources mobilised, many frontline health workers are still facing the virus with empty hands and empty pockets,” said Dr.Javid Abdelmoneim, president of the humanitarian organisation that issued the statement.
The humanitarian leader also highlighted shortcomings in the epidemiological surveillance system – an essential pillar of the response – as well as the excessive concentration of efforts in certain areas at the expense of other outbreak hotspots requiring urgent attention. To ensure the effectiveness of operations, MSF is calling for strengthened monitoring and accountability. The organization emphasizes the need to ensure that response staff are adequately trained, paid, equipped and supported, and that funds are channeled to priority areas.
“This is not just a matter of operational effectiveness, but also of restoring the trust of communities that have already paid a considerable price,” has insisted Dr. Javid Abdelmoneim.
MSF has expressed these concerns in a press release entitled: “Six months into the response, the gap persists between the funds raised and the actions implemented on the ground”. According to the organization, the 17th, Ebola outbreak in DRC has so far seen over 11,000 confirmed cases, including 5,000 deaths.