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Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region
08 September 2026
Lead MP
Kirsty McNeill
Debate Type
General Debate
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NHS
Other Contributors: 1
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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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Lead Contributor
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The UK has provided an additional £51.8m in funding towards the response, building on £26.9 million already announced. This funding aims to accelerate the response to contain transmission and reduce the risk of wider regional spread. The UK's objectives include supporting containment at source, backing the African-led response, reducing humanitarian and secondary health impacts, strengthening regional preparedness, and protecting the UK public. The risk to the UK public remains low, with UKHSA monitoring the situation and public health measures under review.
The UK has provided an additional £51.8m in funding towards the response, building on £26.9 million already announced. This funding aims to accelerate the response to contain transmission and reduce the risk of wider regional spread. The UK's objectives include supporting containment at source, backing the African-led response, reducing humanitarian and secondary health impacts, strengthening regional preparedness, and protecting the UK public. The risk to the UK public remains low, with UKHSA monitoring the situation and public health measures under review.
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