U.S. Commits Over $212 Million to Ebola Response in Africa, Strengthening Global Health Security
The United States has pledged over $212 million to support Ebola response efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. This includes more than $162 million in direct assistance and $50 million for establishing up to 50 Ebola response clinics. The funding is coordinated with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to contain the virus and prevent its international spread. Additionally, the U.S. has provided $350 million through the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) for broader humanitarian relief in the region. The U.S. government is also working with African governments to strengthen preparedness measures beyond the outbreak zones, including a $13.5 million commitment to Kenya's Ebola preparedness initiatives. 
