France boosts Ebola funding in Congo amid resurgence fears

· Health · France · DR Congo

France will step up Ebola funding in Congo amid fears of a resurgence, its minister said, after allocating €13.4 million to the fight between January and July.

Why it matters：A renewed outbreak in Central Africa would test global public-health readiness and international financing for outbreak response.

Key points

  • France allocated €13.4 million to the Ebola fight from January to July
  • The minister cited fears of a resurgence
  • France plans to step up funding in Congo

Sources (original reporting)

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