May 27, 2026
Africa has secured approximately $498.8 million in pledges and commitments to strengthen response efforts against the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola Virus outbreak across affected and high-risk countries.
This was disclosed by Jean Kaseya, Director-General of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, on Monday, May 26, 2026, through a post shared on X.
Kaseya said Africa was standing united against the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola Virus outbreak, with governments and development partners coordinating efforts to mobilise funding needed to strengthen response operations across the continent.
“Today, during the High-Level Ministerial Meeting, governments and partners announced approximately US$498.8 million in pledges and commitments to strengthen response efforts across affected and high-risk countries,’’ he said.
