The United States has strengthened its position as the world's largest financial contributor to the fight against Ebola in Africa, committing more than $212 million to outbreak response efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda as health authorities race to contain the deadly virus.
According to a statement from the U.S. Department of State, the funding is being deployed in coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to support a rapid and comprehensive response aimed at containing the virus at its source and preventing further international spread.
The latest commitment includes more than $162 million in direct Ebola assistance and an additional $50 million to support the rapid establishment of up to 50 Ebola response clinics.
The U.S. government says the investment is helping governments, humanitarian agencies and health partners expand containment efforts while protecting global public health.
The latest commitment comes as concerns grow over the cross-border implications of the outbreak, particularly ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
