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President Cyril Ramaphosa: Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak

South African GovernmentRef: GOVNEWS-844553 at https://www.gov.za

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Collected on 17 June 2026

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What this means

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a speech at a high-level meeting on the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, emphasizing the importance of continent-wide solidarity, increased funding, and strengthening local manufacturing of health products. He announced South Africa's pledge of 13.5 million USD and called for international and African collaboration to contain and prevent Ebola. The speech highlighted the need for political action, cessation of travel bans, and investment in health infrastructure to ensure effective outbreak response and future preparedness.

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funding pledge

South Africa’s pledge of 13.5 million USD for the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak

The speech announces that South Africa pledges 13.5 million USD toward the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak response.

Who it is for
the Ebola outbreak response effort and partners coordinating the response
How to act on it
Use the announced pledge as part of the collective funding for the outbreak response (no application process is described in the provided text).
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South Africa's pledge of 13.5 million USD
pledge/commitment opportunityOngoing

Pledges and renewed commitments to respond to the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak

The speech calls for political action and renewed commitments by countries and partners to support the Ebola response, building on pledges already mobilised.

Who it is for
various countries, global health institutions, banks and philanthropic organisations attending or supporting the high-level meeting
How to act on it
Participate in the high-level meeting and renew commitments/pledges for the Ebola outbreak response as called for in the speech.
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This is a critical opportunity to take stock and renew our commitments.

Facts

Reference

GOVNEWS-844553 at https://www.gov.za

Key Takeaways

  • President Cyril Ramaphosa
  • Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak
  • 13.5 million USD pledge by South Africa
  • High-level meeting on Ebola
  • Call for increased pledges and cross-border collaboration
  • Need to strengthen local health manufacturing
  • Opposition to travel bans
  • International and African solidarity

Dates

Opening Date

17 June 2026