UN sends emergency funds and staff to tackle Congo Ebola crisis
The United Nations is allocating $60 million to address an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak, linked to the Bundibugyo strain, has led to 160 suspected deaths among 670 cases. The UN is also deploying additional staff to manage the crisis in challenging conditions.
- ▪The UN is releasing approximately $60 million from an emergency fund.
- ▪The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola circulated undetected for about two months.
- ▪The outbreak has resulted in 160 suspected deaths out of 670 suspected cases.
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UN sends emergency funds and staff to tackle Congo Ebola crisisSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 22, 2026, 04:15 PMUpdated May 22, 2026, 04:15 PMGENEVA, May 22 - The United Nations is releasing around $60 million from an emergency fund to help contain an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and deploying more staff, its aid chief said on Friday."We need to get ahead of this Ebola outbreak," said Tom Fletcher on X. "These are tough operating environments for lifesaving work.
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