Africa: Africa CDC Supports DR Congo in Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Ebola Response Funding

Kinshasa — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) supports the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) government's call for enhanced transparency, traceability, and accountability in allocating resources for the Ebola response. This stance aligns with the objectives established during a high-level meeting led by President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo on 5 August 2026, which emphasized the need for better coordination and financial accountability.

Since that meeting, Africa CDC has been advocating for comprehensive monitoring of funds allocated to the response, ensuring that resources reach affected communities, health facilities, and frontline responders.

Africa CDC's role is multifaceted, encompassing three key responsibilities: (1) engaging donors and partners to secure resources; (2) facilitating and monitoring the timely disbursement of financial commitments to countries and implementing partners; and (3) offering technical assistance in critical areas of the response. The organization has commended donors whose contributions have resulted in announced commitments totaling US$2.9 billion, largely due to the Prime Minister of DRC, H.E.

Judith Suminwa Tuluka's advocacy at the G20+ ministerial meeting in New York on 23 September 2026. At this meeting, she emphasized the necessity for these commitments to be swiftly disbursed and effectively implemented.

Africa CDC underscores the importance of traceability, from donor pledges to the services provided to communities. It calls on all national and international partners to align their efforts with national priorities and provide complete, timely financial and operational information, including details on resources received, expenditures, intervention areas, and outcomes achieved.

Collaborating with the government and partners, Africa CDC plans to bolster its Financial Tracking Mechanism to consolidate this data, pinpoint funding gaps, and minimize duplication. In line with these commitments, Africa CDC backs national accountability mechanisms, including administrative actions against entities that fail to meet transparency and reporting requirements, as dictated by national laws and procedures.

Africa CDC remains dedicated, alongside the government and partners, to eradicating the Ebola outbreak, bolstering public trust, and ensuring that allocated resources deliver timely care and protection to affected communities. AllAfrica, which aggregates news from around 600 daily reports from over 90 news organizations and 500 other institutions, reports that publishers remain responsible for their content and that AllAfrica does not have the legal authority to edit or correct it. For any concerns or inquiries, readers can Contact us.