Ebola crisis: African leaders drive $500m response to prevent ‘catastrophic’ regional spillover

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African leaders are coordinating a $500 million response to combat the spread of a fast-moving Bundibugyo Ebola strain. This effort aims to prevent a catastrophic regional spillover by strengthening cross-border health defenses and asserting regional health sovereignty.

As a fast-moving Bundibugyo Ebola strain spreads, African member states are spearheading a global funding coalition to anchor cross-border defences and assert health sovereignty.