U.S. Pledges $13 Million in Emergency Response to Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of State has launched an urgent, multi-pronged response to the worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, senior U.S. officials announced Tuesday.
Within 48 hours of the outbreak’s escalation, the Department activated a formal response plan and released an initial $13 million in foreign assistance aimed at bolstering immediate containment and treatment efforts on the ground.
According to a statement from the U.S. Senior Advisor for African Affairs, the funding is being coordinated through the Department of State, with a specific focus on accelerating the deployment of humanitarian aid and strengthening close collaboration with the United Nations system.
The U.S. is also tapping into its historic investments in the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) pooled funds for both nations, ensuring that additional resources can be deployed rapidly as needs grow.
“American leadership remains indispensable in confronting global health threats,” the statement read.
The announcement, posted early Tuesday on social media, had already garnered tens of thousands of views within hours, underscoring international concern over the cross-border health crisis.
Health officials have warned that the outbreak poses significant risks to densely populated areas, and the U.S. response aims to support surveillance, community engagement, vaccination campaigns, and the protection of frontline health workers.
The State Department continues to coordinate with international partners to prevent further spread of the virus.
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