# Conflict, aid cuts, and misinformation fuel worst Ebola outbreak on record

The current Ebola outbreak is the fastest growing in history, driven by ongoing conflict, reductions in international aid, and the spread of misinformation. These factors are hampering containment efforts and increasing the risk of a wider epidemic. The crisis underscores how political and social instability can turn a health emergency into a global threat.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/10/visualised-how-conflict-aid-cuts-and-health-worker-attacks-are-helping-ebola-spread-in-drc) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:00:13 GMT