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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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Science & Technology
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 government announced an additional £51.8m in funding towards the Ebola response in the DRC, bringing the total UK support to £84.7m. This funding aims to accelerate the response, contain transmission, and reduce the risk of regional spread. The outbreak has grown significantly, with 6,250 confirmed cases and 2,744 confirmed deaths as of 1 September. The UK is working to improve humanitarian access, regional preparedness, and international coordination, while also supporting research and development into vaccines and treatments. The UK's objectives are to support containment, back the African-led response, reduce humanitarian and secondary health impacts, and protect the UK public.
The UK has provided substantial funding and technical support to contain the Ebola outbreak, including £51.8m in additional funding and £1m to the Africa CDC to coordinate essential equipment and medical supplies. The UK is also deploying experts to support preparedness and response across the region, working closely with WHO and UNICEF. The UK is committed to safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment and expects all UK-funded partners to meet the highest safeguarding standards.
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