There have been no new cases of Ebola virus disease EVD reported in the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since 17 February 2020 However because there is still a risk of re emergence of EVD it is critical to maintain surveillance and response operations until and after the end of outbreak declaration as outlined in the WHO recommended criteria for declaring the end of the EVD outbreak Unfortunately the response faces increasing limitations that could result in delayed detection and control of flare ups These limitations include a funding shortfall ongoing insecurity and lack of access to some areas and limited staffing and resources amidst other local and global emergencies