Published: June 5, 2026 • 9:48 PM IST · Updated: June 6, 2026 • 6:25 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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The World Health Organization chief announced a $518 million si month joint plan to fight Ebola on Friday (June 5, 2026), calling for money and political commitment to halt the spread of the outbreak that is already the fourth biggest on record.
“It’s time-bound plan covering June to November this year, and...
the cost of the plan is at $518 million,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announcing the strategy with Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
“The outbreak is moving fast and we are still playing catch-up,” he said.
“Containing Ebola requires political commitment, sustained finances and trust in engaging the communities,” he added.