The Africa CDC and WHO have launched a joint plan to respond to the Ebola outbreak in Africa. The plan aims to raise $518 million to support affected countries.
Key facts
- •The Africa CDC and WHO have launched a joint continental preparedness and response plan for the Ebola outbreak.
- •The plan aims to raise $518 million to support African countries in preparing for and responding to the outbreak.
- •The plan covers June to November 2026 and brings together governments, partners, and communities under a unified 'One Response' approach.
- •The plan complements national response plans launched by the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
- •Implementation of preparedness and response activities is already underway across affected and at-risk countries.
- •The plan focuses on protecting vulnerable populations, strengthening cross-border collaboration, and supporting countries to respond quickly to new cases.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a joint continental preparedness and response plan for the ongoing Ebola outbreak. The plan covers June to November 2026 and aims to raise $518 million to support African countries in preparing for and responding to the outbreak.
Response Plan Details
The six-month plan brings together governments, partners, and communities under a unified 'One Response' approach to strengthen outbreak response measures. This includes emergency coordination, disease surveillance, laboratory testing, infection prevention and control, clinical care, community engagement, research, logistics, and support for essential health services. The plan complements national response plans launched by the Governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
Quotes from Officials
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, stated that 'the only way to beat this outbreak is through close partnership, working together under the leadership of the affected countries in one coordinated effort.' Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of Africa CDC, said 'Ebola moves fast. Africa must move faster. This joint plan gives the continent a clear path to act with speed and unity: to save lives, support the affected countries and protect neighbouring communities.'
Implementation and Goals
Implementation of preparedness and response activities is already underway across affected and at-risk countries. The plan focuses on protecting vulnerable populations, strengthening cross-border collaboration, and supporting countries to respond quickly to new cases. It also aims to strengthen health systems to ensure resilience, even as countries respond to acute health emergencies.
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by WHO News.
