Ebola outbreak spreads in Congo affecting six provinces

The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has affected six provinces, reporting over 2,000 deaths, becoming the second most severe outbreak in history in terms of recorded infections. The outbreak continues to grow rapidly amid a backdrop of population displacement and difficulties accessing the impacted areas.

The Barça Foundation has announced its financial support in the fight against this health crisis. It will collaborate with the international medical NGO ALIMA (The Alliance for International Medical Action) to address the emergency caused by the outbreak, thereby contributing to the humanitarian response needed in the affected region.

ALIMA is on the ground managing the response to the epidemic, working under highly challenging logistical conditions. The assistance of international organizations is crucial to address the public health situation, which is complicated by large movements of people.

The advance of Ebola in the DRC has raised concerns in the international community, which is closely monitoring the evolution of the epidemic and the measures implemented to control it.