{
  "id": 9700397,
  "title": "US pledges $267 million more to fight Ebola in central Africa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/us-pledges-267-million-more-to-fight-ebola-in-central-africa",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-25T04:32:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/us-pledges-267-million-more-to-fight-ebola-in-central-africa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United States government has announced an additional $267 million in funding to combat the Ebola outbreak in central Africa, as part of their ongoing efforts to control the deadly virus. The State Department made the announcement during the UN General Assembly, alongside a call for further financial contributions from other nations to reach the goal of $2 billion to combat the disease, primarily in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The outbreak was first identified in May and is the second most lethal to date, following a previous epidemic in West Africa between 2014 and 2016. Congolese Prime Minister, Judith Suminwa Tuluka, characterized the current outbreak as a \"major test\" for her nation, emphasizing that \"fighting this epidemic is an absolute priority.\" She further stated that, despite having contained 16 previous outbreaks, the DRC is leveraging recognized scientific and operational expertise, backed by national mobilization and international support, to achieve tangible results. The US commitment to the fight against the outbreak now stands at $886 million, which includes $107 million from the Department of Health and Human Services, in addition to the State Department's funding. This assistance aims to aid countries in managing the outbreak at its origin, covering aspects such as the establishment of treatment facilities, the provision of diagnostic tools, and medical countermeasures for healthcare workers operating in the field.",
  "summary": "The US State Department on Wednesday pledged an additional $267 million toward fighting the Ebola outbreak in central Africa, as health authorities’ battle to get the deadly virus under control. Senior State Department officials announced the funding on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, hoping for pledges of new funds from other countries to … The post US pledges $267 million more to…",
  "key_points": [
    "US pledges $267 million more to fight Ebola in central Africa",
    "Announcement made during UN General Assembly alongside call for $2 billion funding",
    "Outbreak first identified in May, second most lethal to date"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}