Food and Agriculture Organization & Democratic Republic of the Congo

Food and Agriculture Organization: The Food and Agriculture Organization co-authored the Hunger Hotspots Report, highlighting the severe food insecurity and calling for scaled-up agricultural support.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is on the hotspot list, with an Ebola outbreak in its eastern region further disrupting livelihoods and aid access.

Food and Agriculture Organization: FAO co-authored the report and its chief economist provided key commentary; the organization's role in global food security is emphasized.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Conflict in DRC contributes to food insecurity.

Food and Agriculture Organization: The Food and Agriculture Organization>>> has studied the Ebola risk associated with the consumption and handling of wild meat, highlighting that while animal-to-human spillovers are rare, their consequences are disastrous.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak, with hundreds of confirmed cases and deaths. The country's health system is overwhelmed, and efforts to contain the virus are severely hindered by armed conflict, community mistrust, and a lack of resources.