Africa CDC and WHO Launch Joint Continental Ebola Response Plan - allAfrica.com

Author: allafrica.comPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Africa CDC and WHO Launch Joint Continental Ebola Response Plan - allAfrica.com

Africa CDC and WHO launched a joint continental preparedness and response plan for the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The plan aims to raise US$518 million to support African countries. The six-month plan from June to November 2026 uses a unified 'One Response' approach. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros and Africa CDC Director-General Dr Kaseya emphasized partnership and community engagement.

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