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Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region
08 September 2026
Lead MP
Kirsty McNeill
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Kirsty McNeill raised concerns about ebola outbreak in the democratic republic of the congo and the region in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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The Bundibugyo Virus Disease (BVD) Ebola outbreak in the DRC has grown significantly since May, with 6,250 confirmed cases and 2,744 confirmed deaths as of 1 September. The UK has provided an additional £51.8m in funding towards the response, building on the £26.9 million already announced. This funding aims to accelerate the response to contain transmission and reduce the risk of wider regional spread, supporting affected countries and partners to strengthen surveillance, contact tracing, treatment capacity, and community engagement. The UK’s objectives include supporting containment at source, backing the African-led response, reducing humanitarian impacts, and protecting the UK public.
The Bundibugyo Virus Disease (BVD) Ebola outbreak in the DRC has grown significantly, with 6,250 confirmed cases and 2,744 confirmed deaths. The UK has provided an additional £51.8m in funding towards the response, building on the £26.9 million already announced. This funding aims to accelerate the response to contain transmission and reduce the risk of wider regional spread, supporting affected countries and partners to strengthen surveillance, contact tracing, treatment capacity, and community engagement.
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