WHO Announces $518 Million Ebola Preparedness Plan for DRC

The World Health Organization announced a new Ebola preparedness and response plan for the Democratic Republic of Congo. The plan is funded at $518 million. Business Standard reported the unveiling. The initiative aims to strengthen surveillance and rapid response capabilities. It targets prevention of future Ebola outbreaks in the region. WHO officials highlighted the need for coordinated health interventions. The funding will support training, equipment and community engagement. Implementation will be monitored to assess impact on outbreak readiness.