Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is sounding the alarm: hundreds of millions meant for fighting Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have gone missing.
Even though $962 million was disbursed, a huge chunk can't be traced, leaving frontline workers short on resources and slowing down efforts to stop an outbreak that's already claimed over 5,400 lives since May.
Africa CDC reports $700 million unaccounted
MSF points to a "considerable disconnect" in how money is distributed. Africa CDC said $700 million out of $962 million disbursed to organizations implementing Ebola response was unaccounted for.
Key activities like contact tracing are underfunded, and some areas don't have enough supplies.
MSF's president called out these ongoing gaps after six months of struggle. There's also worry that weak health infrastructure could help Ebola spread to nearby countries like Kenya and Uganda if things don't improve soon.