On September 1, 2026, the Japanese government announced it will give $5 million in emergency aid to help fight an outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This funding will be used to improve epidemic prevention and provide health support. The aid will be distributed through three organizations: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) will receive $2 million to focus on epidemic prevention. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) will get $1.5 million for health and water, sanitation, and hygiene projects. The World Food Programme (WFP) will also receive $1.5 million to provide food assistance. This support aims to strengthen efforts to control the Ebola outbreak and ensure better health and safety for the affected communities.
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