UN chief urges $1 billion for Ebola response in DR Congo
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for $1 billion to fight the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Only half of the required funds have been raised so far. The epidemic is the fastest-growing on record, with about 500 new cases reported weekly.
Key Facts
- UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for $1 billion to fight the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Only half of the required funds have been raised so far.
- About 500 new Ebola cases are recorded each week in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- More than 12 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo need humanitarian assistance.
- The outbreak began in mid-May and has since confirmed over 5,000 cases and more than 2,500 deaths.
Funding Appeal
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for $1 billion to fight the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Only half of the required funds have been raised so far. Guterres said the epidemic is the fastest-growing on record.
Outbreak Scale
About 500 new Ebola cases are recorded each week in the Democratic Republic of Congo. More than 12 million people in the country need humanitarian assistance. The outbreak began in mid-May and has since confirmed over 5,000 cases and more than 2,500 deaths. Overburdened local health systems and destroyed infrastructure complicate the response.
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