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<p>The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the largest in
the country’s history and the second largest on record. The UK continues to be one
of the leading supporters of the response, providing both £33.9 million in funding
so far and technical expertise to the WHO and others. Moreover, given the risk of
Ebola spreading across borders remains significant, we are the leading donor for regional
preparedness providing £14 million so far. Preventing the spread of the disease not
only saves lives but also provides the stability necessary for economic growth and
security.</p><p>With case numbers continuing to rise and the response not yet under
control, and ongoing conflict in the region, it is as important as ever to maintain
international momentum in tackling the outbreak. Other donors must now step up in
terms of funding and the response must double down on efforts to manage the outbreak
effectively, including engaging communities effectively to ensure the range of activities
needed to break the transmission chain can be carried out.</p>
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