An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is escalating, with at least 30 deaths reported at a displacement camp. The outbreak’s rapid spread is being linked to severely limited funding for essential preventative measures. United Nations data reveals a significant decrease in financial support for crucial sanitation infrastructure – specifically toilets and handwashing stations – dropping by more than half between 2024 and 2025. This year’s appeal for $80 million to combat the outbreak is currently only 21 percent funded, hindering effective response efforts. The lack of resources threatens to exacerbate the situation and impede containment strategies. Health officials are concerned that inadequate sanitation contributes to the virus’s transmission within the crowded camp setting. The funding gap poses a critical challenge to controlling the outbreak and protecting vulnerable populations.