World Bank Mobilises Additional $93 Million for Ebola Response in DR Congo and Neighbouring Countries
The World Bank has committed an additional $93 million to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and surrounding nations. This funding aims to bolster disease surveillance, laboratory capabilities, and emergency preparedness across 11 countries.
Why it matters
This financial intervention is critical for preventing the regional spread of a deadly virus and maintaining essential healthcare infrastructure in vulnerable areas.
email facebook linkedin twitter Whatsapp The World Bank has mobilised an additional $93 million to support the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighbouring countries, bringing its total financial commitment to $426.6 million. The DRC will receive $80 million to strengthen disease surveillance, laboratory capacity, patient care and infection prevention, while maintaining essential healthcare services in affected areas. The remaining $13 million will support emergency preparedness across 11 countries, including digital border screening, healthcare workforce development and measures to prevent cross-border transmission. The World Bank announced on Tuesday, October 13, that it had mobilised an additional $93 million to support the fight against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and strengthen prevention and response capabilities in neighbouring countries.
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