US Pledges $267 Million to Combat Ebola in DRC
On September 23, 2026, the US Department of State announced an additional $267 million commitment to support the fight against the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the death toll has exceeded 3,700. This funding increases the total US contribution to $886 million, which includes $107 million from the US Department of Health and Human Services.
The financial support is crucial as international health authorities aim to meet a $2 billion target for the Ebola response, primarily focusing on operations in the DRC. DRC Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka emphasized the outbreak as a major national priority, leveraging past experiences with Ebola.
The funding will assist in establishing treatment units, ensuring safe burials, providing personal protective equipment, enhancing disease surveillance, and facilitating contact tracing. Despite a decline in reported cases in some regions, North Kivu has seen a 73% increase.
The outbreak poses significant economic risks, with potential losses exceeding $1 billion in economic output for the DRC.
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