The United States has committed an additional $242 million to support the fight against the Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the wider region.
The announcement, made on Wednesday, marks a significant escalation in financial support for containment operations as health authorities struggle to curb the spread of the disease.
The US contribution supplements earlier international pledges, including a $13 million commitment from the African Development Bank Group announced in late July.
This new tranche of funding arrives against a backdrop of growing economic concern.
The United Nations has previously issued a stark warning that the ongoing crisis could inflict up to $3.6 billion in losses across Africa, highlighting the severe macroeconomic risks associated with prolonged health emergencies in the region.
The US contribution supplements earlier international pledges, including a $13 million commitment from the African Development Bank Group announced in late July.
Together, these funds aim to strengthen surveillance, treatment capacity, and community engagement efforts in affected areas.