WHO and Africa CDC unveil 518 million dollar Ebola plan as Uganda's death toll rises
The WHO and the Africa CDC unveiled a 518 million dollar joint plan to respond to the outbreak. Uganda reported three new cases and one more death; the outbreak has spread from the DRC. The plan aims to accelerate vaccine supply and cross-border surveillance.
Al JazeeraAl Jazeera reports that the World Health Organization and the Africa CDC have announced a joint 518 million dollar plan to respond to the regional Ebola outbreak. Uganda reported three new cases and one additional death over the past 24 hours; the outbreak originated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The plan covers strengthened case-tracking and laboratory capacity.
Sources said the funding would in the near term cover vaccine supply, health-worker training and cross-border screening. The director general of the Africa CDC said a 'coordinated and rapid' response was required to prevent further spread to neighbouring countries. The WHO has also outlined a deployment plan for next-generation rVSV vaccines.
The funding will come from multiple donors; contribution shares from the US, EU and Gulf states are not yet final. On the ground, health teams continue screening in hard-to-reach communities. Not medical advice; refer to regional health authorities for public health guidance.
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