India, June 8 -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a joint plan to help African countries prepare for and respond to the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus.
The joint initiative comes as authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with support from Africa CDC, WHO, and international partners, intensify efforts to contain the virus and bring the outbreak under control.
The organizations aim to raise $518 million to support outbreak control efforts across the continent. The six-month plan, which will run from June to November 2026, focuses on helping countries detect Ebola cases early, respond quickly, and prevent further sprea...