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U.S. Provides Over $162 Million in Ebola Response Funding for DRC and Uganda
The Department of State announced on May 29 that its assistance to combat the Ebola outbreak has exceeded $162 million. Coordinated travel measures with Mexico and Canada were also issued on May 28.
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The Department of State announced on May 29 that its assistance commitment to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has exceeded $162 million. The department stated that the United States is the largest financial contributor to the Ebola response effort.
Funding supports activities intended to stop the outbreak at its source and ensure Ebola does not reach the United States.
The department has also provided $350 million through OCHA pooled funds to the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan for broader humanitarian efforts. 8 billion in additional funding to OCHA announced on May 14. An additional $50 million has been mobilized to OCHA's Central Emergency Response Fund to support the immediate establishment of up to 50 Ebola response clinics.
On May 28 the United States, Mexico, and Canada announced aligned public health travel measures for individuals coming from African regions at greatest risk from the Ebola virus. The three governments stated that the coordinated approach aims to protect citizens and the millions of visitors, fans, athletes, and tourists expected during the FIFA World Cup 2026 while maintaining travel and commerce.
The Department of State issued a Worldwide Caution on May 28 with updated information on arrival restrictions and Ebola screening.
Nationals who have been present in the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days of arrival in the United States must only enter through designated airports for enhanced screening. U.S. citizens in Uganda on May 28.
The CDC updated its Travel Health Notice for Uganda from Level 1 to Level 2. -Kenya commitment to respond to the Ebola outbreak. 5 million toward Kenya's Ebola preparedness efforts.
