Ebola funding pledges reach $290 million amid urgent health crisis
Funding commitments for the Ebola crisis in central Africa total approximately $290 million, falling short of the $500 million initially announced by regional leaders. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, stated that more resources are essential to combat the outbreak, which has seen 1,077 suspected cases and 246 suspected deaths in Eastern Congo. Oxfam has requested $10 million to enhance its efforts but has received only about $800,000 so far. Health officials cite inadequate contact tracing, delays in lab testing, and shortages of protective equipment as significant challenges in controlling the spread of the Bundibugyo strain. The situation is exacerbated by mistrust of aid workers within affected communities.
Published 2 days ago • 29 May 2026, 12:27 AM IST