Danish Refugee Council on importance of coordinated response to Ebola, wider humanitarian crisis
Summary
The Danish Refugee Council warns that the recent Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is making an already difficult humanitarian crisis worse. They say aid efforts must be carefully planned so that fighting Ebola does not reduce support for other community needs.Key Facts
- The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo started more than a month ago.
- The Danish Refugee Council says the Ebola emergency adds pressure to humanitarian aid in the region.
- There is a funding crisis affecting aid before Ebola appeared.
- Redirecting resources only to Ebola response could harm overall aid programs.
- Aid programs help keep communities stable during many hardships.
- The Danish Refugee Council’s Secretary-General is Charlotte Slente.
- Health experts warn the Ebola epidemic may last a long time.
- Coordinated efforts are needed to balance Ebola response and other humanitarian aid.
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