WHO, Africa CDC launch $518 million emergency plan to contain deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

Thenationonlineng | 06-06-2026 08:25am |

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have announced a comprehensive emergency response plan valued at $518 million aimed at addressing the escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This initiative is designed to not only manage the current outbreak but also to prevent potential transmission to surrounding nations. The six-month plan will involve coordinated efforts to enhance surveillance, improve healthcare infrastructure, and facilitate rapid response measures to contain the virus effectively.

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