Africa Urged to Invest in Domestic Ebola Response, Africa CDC Director — General Asserts BODY: In a call for increased self-reliance, Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC), has emphasized the need for African nations to invest their own financial resources in the ongoing Ebola response.
The continent is addressing a severe outbreak of the Bundibugyo virus, which has resulted in over 200 deaths and 900 confirmed infections. Dr. Kaseya’s remarks underscore the importance of the health sector’s financial independence, particularly in the face of the current crisis.
He highlighted the disparity in international response to outbreaks in Africa compared to those in other continents, emphasizing that if the situation were in Europe or the United States, vaccines and treatments would already be in development.
The Africa CDC has been collaborating with the World Health Organization (WHO) to develop a comprehensive preparedness and response plan, aiming to raise $518 million to support African countries in combating the outbreak.
The plan, set to run from June to November 2026, seeks to enhance outbreak response measures across various sectors. Despite ongoing efforts to increase vaccine production in Africa, Dr. Kaseya expressed uncertainty about the availability of a vaccine by the end of the year.
The WHO Director — General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has emphasized the importance of partnership, financing, and community engagement in the Ebola response, advocating for a coordinated approach.
As African nations confront the challenges posed by the Bundibugyo virus, the call for self — funding reflects a commitment to strengthening the continent’s health sector and preparing for future health crises.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: Africanews
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