U.S. Boosts Ebola Response with New $38m Funding

The United States has announced an extra $38 million to support efforts against the Ebola outbreak in Central and East Africa. This increases its direct contribution to the response to over $200 million. This allocation is separate from the $350 million already committed for Ebola and humanitarian aid under a broader UN operation. The funds will help health authorities in the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan who continue to battle the disease. U.S. officials are working with the CDC, international partners and local governments to strengthen border screening, contact tracing and public education. A voluntary assistance programme has also been launched for U.S. citizens who may have been exposed or wish to leave affected areas. On the ground, U.S.-funded teams are deployed at key entry points. They provide diagnostic tools, sanitation supplies and training for frontline workers. Community outreach campaigns are also underway to combat misinformation and support patients and caregivers.

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