Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that it has secured less than half of the funding required to combat the ongoing Ebola outbreak, raising concerns that the shortage could severely hamper efforts to contain the deadly virus.
According to WHO officials, the funding gap is affecting emergency response operations, including disease surveillance, laboratory testing, treatment, vaccination campaigns and community outreach in the affected regions. Health experts cautioned that without immediate international financial support, the outbreak could spread further and become increasingly difficult to control.
The worsening situation has also prompted international medical evacuations, with several critically ill patients being transferred to specialized high-containment treatment facilities in Germany for advanced medical care. Health authorities said the evacuations were carried out under strict biosecurity protocols to prevent any risk of further transmission.
WHO has appealed to governments, international donors and humanitarian organizations to urgently increase financial assistance, stressing that a rapid and well-funded response is essential to prevent the outbreak from escalating into a wider public health emergency.
Medical teams continue to work alongside local health authorities to identify infections, trace contacts and strengthen surveillance measures in affected communities. Officials emphasized that early detection, prompt isolation of patients and sustained international cooperation remain key to bringing the outbreak under control.
The organization warned that delays in funding could undermine hard-won progress against Ebola and place millions of people at greater risk, urging the global community to act swiftly to support the emergency response.
