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US pledges $500M, G7 backs Ebola fight in DRC, Uganda

6/17/2026

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The United States pledged over $370 million and up to $500 million for Ebola response in the DRC and Uganda.
G7 leaders called for a coordinated Ebola response, with Egypt, India, Kenya and the Republic of Korea endorsing the appeal.
The European Union provided €493 million in aid, including €84 million for immediate humanitarian assistance.
The United Kingdom committed up to £21 million and deployed its Health Rapid Support Team to the DRC.

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The United States pledged over $370 million and up to $500 million for Ebola response in the DRC and Uganda.
G7 leaders called for a coordinated Ebola response, with Egypt, India, Kenya and the Republic of Korea endorsing the appeal.
The European Union provided €493 million in aid, including €84 million for immediate humanitarian assistance.
The United Kingdom committed up to £21 million and deployed its Health Rapid Support Team to the DRC.