The Ebola crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has drawn about $500 million in global pledges as African leaders and international health officials warned the outbreak risks spreading across the continent.
The commitments, announced during a briefing of state officials on Monday, have more than doubled from the almost $208 million secured as of May 23, according to Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Director-General
Major contributions included $160 million from the World Bank for Congo, $82 million from the US and about $57 million from European partners.
WATCH: The WHO warned Ebola is spreading faster than responders can contain it. Janice Kew reports. Source: Bloomberg
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