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DR Congo: Ebola Bundibugyo: l’Union africaine mobilise 910 millions de dollars et appelle à une riposte immédiate en RDC et en Ouganda
By Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention at ReliefWeb
· June 22, 2026
· 7 min read
Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda .E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, Président de la République du Burundi et Président en exercice de l’Union africaine, a convoqué une réunion d’urgence de haut niveau réunissant des Chefs d’État et de Gouvernement africains, la Commission de l’Union afric
Key takeaway La réunion a permis de mobiliser 910 millions de dollars américains de promesses de financement pour la riposte à Ebola Bundibugyo, dont 80 millions de dollars américains engagés par les États membres africains.
Why this matters
The mobilization of $910 million to combat the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda marks a significant step towards a coordinated response to the crisis. The fact that $80 million of this amount has been committed by African member states themselves underscores the growing recognition of the need for regional ownership and leadership in addressing health security threats. The joint continental plan to be funded by these commitments will focus on immediate response in affected areas, as well as preparation of at-risk countries, including surveillance, contact tracing, and laboratory capacity. The emphasis on community engagement, risk communication, and cross-border coordination reflects a nuanced understanding of the complexities of outbreak response. As the situation continues to unfold, it will be crucial to monitor the disbursement of these funds and the effectiveness of the response efforts, particularly in reaching vulnerable populations and preventing further transmission.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 7 min
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