Congo Ebola outbreak: WHO is spending $518 million to contain the deadly virus

Key points

• The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have unveiled a $518 million si month response plan aimed at containing a rapidly growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring Uganda.
• Why has WHO launched the response plan?
• The joint strategy seeks to Contain Ebola outbreaks in Congo and Uganda Strengthen surveillance and testing systems Improve contact tracing efforts Enhance border screening and disease monitoring Help neighboring countries prepare for potential cases Increase community engagement and public awareness According to WHO, controlling the outbreak will require sustained funding, political commitment and cooperation from affected communities.
• "The outbreak is moving fast and we are still playing catch-up," Tedros said while announcing the initiative.
• What is happening in Congo?