Ebola crisis in Congo draws $640 million in global pledges
The Ebola crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has prompted global pledges totaling approximately $640 million to combat the outbreak. Significant contributions include $160 million from the World Bank and $82 million from the United States. Health officials warn that the situation poses a serious threat to the continent, with over 900 suspected cases reported across multiple provinces.
- ▪The commitments have more than doubled from the nearly $208 million secured as of May 23.
- ▪South African President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized the outbreak's potential to spread due to insecurity and population movement.
- ▪More than 200 people have already lost their lives to the outbreak, with 210 suspected deaths reported as of May 23.
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Ebola crisis in Congo draws $640 million in global pledgesSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxHealth workers are sprayed with disinfectant on May 25 after coming into contact with the body of a person suspected of having died from Ebola in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 26, 2026, 02:38 AMUpdated May 26, 2026, 02:40 AMListenThe Ebola crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has drawn about US$500 million (S$640 million) in global pledges as African leaders and international health officials warned the outbreak risks spreading across the continent.The commitments, announced during a briefing of state officials on May 25, have more than doubled from the almost US$208 million secured as of May 23, according to Africa Centres for…
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