Food security becoming critical in fight against Ebola, as virus spreads

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to an eighth province, disrupting livelihoods, restricting movement and making food access more difficult for patients or people following isolation guidance. The World Food Programme (WFP) is providing food assistance to patients at treatment centres and their families. The agency says coordinated food aid and support for treatment facilities are essential to containing the outbreak.