Cholera cases have risen to almost 1,500. Mpox and Ebola present a threat to communities across the DRC as both humanitarian and government actors struggle to respond when vital U.S. foreign assistance projects have been cut.

Date: 7/25

Region: Africa

Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Topic: Health

Policy Lens: Global Health Security

Additional Context: In July 2025, Oxfam released a collection of stories on the impact of aid budget cuts entitled "Courage in Crisis." See the full report here.

Source: Oxfam