The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced that the joint continental response plan to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda will cost $318.97 million over six months. The budget, approved for the June–November 2026 period, involves all 55 member states of the African Union alongside international health partners.
The plan’s primary objective is to contain the outbreak quickly and prevent cross‑border transmission. Funding will support treatment centers, infection prevention measures, health surveillance, and patient care. Authorities also emphasized risk communication and community engagement to improve public adherence to health measures, while investing in research for medical countermeasures.
According to Africa CDC, $264.97 million (84.1%) of the budget will be directed toward immediate response operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, the epicenters of the outbreak. The remaining $54 million will strengthen preparedness in 10 high‑risk African countries, focusing on laboratory capacity, border surveillance, contingency planning, and medical stockpiles.
The initiative reflects Africa’s determination to avoid a repeat of past health crises. The WHO has highlighted the importance of coordinated action, noting that more than 900 suspected cases have already been recorded, including 101 confirmed cases.
African Union officials expressed solidarity with the affected nations, stressing that unity and collective action are key to overcoming the outbreak. The plan underscores Africa’s commitment to building stronger emergency health management systems and safeguarding vulnerable populations
