Ebola in DRC: Africa CDC praises British aid of 106 million dollars

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: September 9, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Ebola in DRC: Africa CDC praises British aid of 106 million dollars

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) praised the UK's financial commitment of £78.7 million, approximately $106 million, to strengthen the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the region. This aid aims to support field operations in the DRC and Uganda, enhance the protection of health workers, and improve regional coordination. Dr. Jean Kaseya emphasized the importance of this support in protecting vulnerable communities.

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