United States — United States Agency for International Development & Islamic State

United States — United States Agency for International Development: The United States — United States Agency for International Development, previously a key provider of PPE and logistics, was dismantled, leading to a significant gap in the current Ebola response.

Islamic State: The Islamic State group is mentioned as having links to some rebel and militant groups in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, contributing to the conflict that complicates Ebola response efforts.

United States — United States Agency for International Development: Its abrupt shutdown disrupted health surveillance funding, hampering the response.

Islamic State: Affiliated with ADF, adding to the complex security environment.

United States — United States Agency for International Development: The United States — United States Agency for International Development experienced severe budget cuts and layoffs under Donald Trump's administration, leading to a diminished capacity to respond to health crises like the Ebola outbreak in affected countries.

Islamic State: Militants linked to the Islamic State have conducted attacks in Ituri, exacerbating the security crisis and impeding humanitarian aid for the Ebola response.

United States — United States Agency for International Development: Agency that was shuttered, affecting health surveillance funding. Its absence has weakened response capacity.

Islamic State: Militants affiliated with ISIL reportedly attacked a village in Ituri, causing displacement. Such attacks exacerbate the humanitarian crisis.