NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 6 – The United States has announced an additional $242 million in funding to support the Ebola outbreak response and preparedness efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) region.
The funding, announced by the U.S. Department of State, will also support humanitarian assistance for communities affected by the outbreak.
With the latest allocation, total U.S. support for the Ebola response in the region now exceeds $512 million, reinforcing Washington’s position as the largest financial contributor to efforts aimed at containing the disease.
The U.S. said the funding will bolster immediate outbreak response measures, strengthen preparedness in neighboring countries and provide humanitarian assistance to vulnerable populations affected by the crisis.
The Africa CDC says the vital solidarity will help save lives, strengthen country-led response operations and reinforce cross-border preparedness across affected and at-risk countries.
“We urge other partners to step forward, close the remaining financing gaps and rapidly disburse their commitments in support of a coordinated, country-led and Africa-led response,” the agency said.
