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Ituri province in the #DRC is not only the epicentre of the #Ebola outbreak, but also one of the areas hardest hit by acute hunger. The latest @theIPCinfo data show that across Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, and Tanganyika, nearly 10 million people are facing hunger. This hunger crisis is driven not only by conflict and economic pressures, but also by limited access to essential services and weakened infrastructure. In many affected areas, health facilities are either non-functional or operating under severe constraints due to insecurity. Poor road conditions further restrict the movement of goods and humanitarian assistance. Hunger and disease are old companions. People weakened by hunger are far more vulnerable to infections. @WHO and 55 humanitarian partners are present across affected areas, providing essential health services, including treatment for acute malnutrition. But our work continues to be impeded by violence and limited access to some of the hardest-to-reach communities. Together with the DRC government and our partners, we will continue scaling up the response to the ongoing crisis, not only to end the Ebola outbreak, but also to address the broader humanitarian and health needs of affected communities. To do so, we urgently need sufficient funding, as well as sustained and safe access so that: - Responders can be protected from the Ebola Bundibugyo virus - Responders can provide protection and care to affected communities - Humanitarian teams can deliver aid and a full package of healthcare services to all communities in need