World Bank says responding to Ebola outbreak, plans to increase funding
The World Bank is responding to an Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by dispatching staff and resources. They are preparing a financing package to ensure rapid funding, while also coordinating with global health partners. The outbreak has led to confirmed cases and deaths, prompting urgent public health measures.
- ▪The World Bank has sent staff and resources to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to address the Ebola outbreak.
- ▪So far, 82 cases have been confirmed in Congo, with seven confirmed deaths and 177 suspected deaths.
- ▪The World Bank is working with partners like the World Health Organization to respond quickly to the outbreak.
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The World Bank has dispatched staff and resources to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to respond to the Ebola outbreak and is putting together a financing package to ensure more funding can be made available rapidly, a top bank official said. Government issues Ebola advisory for passengers arriving from DR Congo, Uganda and South SudanMonique Vledder, who heads the World Bank's global health department, told Reuters that the bank was also very concerned about neighbouring states, South Sudan and Burundi, which have weak healthcare response systems. Uganda, which has reported two Ebola cases, has a strong public health system but also faced some financing gaps, she added.Ms.
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