March 23 Movement & World Food Programme

March 23 Movement: The March 23 Movement>>>, a rebel group, controls parts of North and South Kivu provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>>, complicating Ebola response efforts due to insecurity and lack of communication with the government.

World Food Programme: The World Food Programme is facilitating the transport of aid workers and supplies, and providing food and nutrition assistance to affected populations, highlighting the link between the health crisis and food insecurity.

March 23 Movement: Armed group controlling areas in North and Democratic Republic of the Congo — South Kivu, complicating the response. Its conflict with the DRC government hinders access to affected communities.

World Food Programme: Warned the world needs to pay more attention to the outbreak. Its role in providing food aid is important in affected regions.

March 23 Movement: March 23 Movement, backed by Rwanda, has seized territory in North and Democratic Republic of the Congo — South Kivu, complicating access for health workers.

World Food Programme: Expanding food assistance at Ebola treatment centers to support patients and responders.