Africa CDC Urges Quick Release of $2.9bn for Ebola Aid

Africa CDC has demanded the swift disbursement of $2.9 billion pledged for the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after commitments were made during the G20+ ministerial meeting in New York on 23 September. The agency welcomed the DRC government's commitment to enhancing transparency, accountability, and resource management, aligning with priorities set during a high-level meeting led by President Félix Tshisekedi in August.

Africa CDC's role includes mobilizing resources, monitoring the timely disbursement of funds, and providing technical support for outbreak response. To improve oversight, Africa CDC plans to enhance its Financial Tracking Mechanism in collaboration with the DRC government and development partners, aiming to consolidate financial information and identify funding gaps.

The agency urged all partners to align with national response priorities and comply with Congolese law regarding transparency and reporting. The funding initiative is crucial as the DRC faces ongoing challenges from recurrent Ebola outbreaks, which have strained its health systems.