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Ebola response 2026 962 M USD disbursed Change
Ebola response funds
Funds mobilised by donors for the response to the Ebola virus disease (Bundibugyo strain) declared in May 2026 in the DRC. Africa CDC announces USD 962 million disbursed, of which about USD 200 million traced with the implementing partners.
700 M USD still to be found (Africa CDC)
How HealthCheck follows the money
- Donors declare what they funded, to whom they entrusted it and for what purpose.
- International and local organisations declare what they received, passed on and delivered.
- Health facilities declare what actually reached them and how they used it.
- The community and CERC compare the declarations, publish contracts and budgets, and check on the ground that every dollar reaches the patients.
Figures from different sources and dates (Africa CDC, OCHA): they show the size of the gap, not exact accounts.
National follow-up · Ebola response funds
Africa CDC (Dr Jean Kaseya), press conference, Kinshasa · 14 October 2026
Declared disbursed by donors962 M USD
Traced to the field200 M USD
Never used, still held100 M USD
Still to be found700 M USD
- Traced · 21 %
- Not traced · 79 %
According to Africa CDC, these funds were paid directly to the international implementing partners, none to the Government of the DRC.
Amounts announced by the source; not verified independently by CERC. Read the report →
Ebola response 2026: follow the public money
Flows reported by donors and agencies to OCHA (FTS) and US awards (USAspending). Updated on 30 October 2026. Download (CSV)
180 onward flows (203.7 M USD passed on by an organisation that had already received tagged money) are counted once only.
- 254.7 M USDreported for this funding (194 flows)
- 189 M USDpaid
- 16 %through UN pooled funds
- 0 %goes to Congolese organisations (79 k USD)
Where the money comes from
28 sources, by type
- UN pooled funds (DRC Humanitarian Fund, CERF)40.5 M USD15.9 %
- Governments153.5 M USD60.3 %
- European Union and multilateral45.9 M USD18 %
- Foundations and companies13.7 M USD5.4 %
- NGOs (own funds)1.1 M USD0.4 %
Main sources
Where the money goes
39 recipient organisations, by type
- UN agencies147.1 M USD57.8 %
- International NGOs88.6 M USD34.8 %
- Congolese organisations79 k USD0 %
- Red Cross movement12 M USD4.7 %
- Not specified6.9 M USD2.7 %
93 % of these funds went to UN agencies and international NGOs, which act as implementing partners. These partners must therefore declare what they passed on to each health facility.
Main recipients
All 39 recipients (table)
| Organisation | Type | Total | Paid | Via pooled funds | Flows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Health Organization | UN agencies | 56.4 M USD | 52.4 M USD | 14.3 M USD | 21 |
| World Food Programme | UN agencies | 47 M USD | 42.4 M USD | 5.5 M USD | 17 |
| iMC Worldwide | International NGOs | 28.1 M USD | 28.1 M USD | — | 9 |
| MEDAIR | International NGOs | 18.8 M USD | 6.4 M USD | — | 16 |
| United Nations Children's Fund | UN agencies | 14.3 M USD | 11.6 M USD | 8 M USD | 16 |
| International Organization for Migration | UN agencies | 10.9 M USD | 10.9 M USD | 6.9 M USD | 6 |
| International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies | Red Cross movement | 10.3 M USD | 9.3 M USD | — | 7 |
| Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs | UN agencies | 9.4 M USD | 0 USD | — | 1 |
| HEKS - Hilfswerk der Evangelischen Kirchen Schweiz | International NGOs | 7.3 M USD | 0 USD | — | 9 |
| — | Not specified | 6.6 M USD | 584 k USD | — | 6 |
| United Nations Population Fund | UN agencies | 5.7 M USD | 4.3 M USD | 4.3 M USD | 11 |
| Médecins du Monde | International NGOs | 5.6 M USD | 498 k USD | — | 9 |
| Catholic Relief Services | International NGOs | 5 M USD | 5 M USD | — | 4 |
| Family Health International - FHI 360 | International NGOs | 4 M USD | 4 M USD | — | 2 |
| Solidarités International | International NGOs | 3.8 M USD | 1.6 M USD | — | 5 |
| Samaritan's Purse | International NGOs | 3 M USD | 3 M USD | — | 2 |
| Mercy Corps Europe | International NGOs | 2.6 M USD | 0 USD | — | 5 |
| Médecins Sans Frontières | International NGOs | 1.8 M USD | 1.4 M USD | — | 2 |
| Première Urgence Internationale | International NGOs | 1.7 M USD | 210 k USD | — | 4 |
| Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion | International NGOs | 1.6 M USD | 0 USD | — | 1 |
| Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention | UN agencies | 1.5 M USD | 1.5 M USD | — | 1 |
| Italian Agency for Development Cooperation | International NGOs | 1.3 M USD | 1.3 M USD | — | 1 |
| Canadian Red Cross Society | Red Cross movement | 1.3 M USD | 1.3 M USD | — | 1 |
| United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | UN agencies | 1.3 M USD | 1 M USD | 1 M USD | 8 |
| Evangelisches Werk für Diakonie und Entwicklung e.V. | International NGOs | 1.1 M USD | 0 USD | — | 6 |
| International Rescue Committee | International NGOs | 814 k USD | 0 USD | — | 6 |
| United Nations Department of Safety and Security | UN agencies | 600 k USD | 600 k USD | 600 k USD | 1 |
| Caritas Development Goma | International NGOs | 525 k USD | 0 USD | — | 1 |
| Humanitarian Coalition | International NGOs | 505 k USD | 505 k USD | — | 2 |
| Norwegian Red Cross | Red Cross movement | 461 k USD | 0 USD | — | 1 |
| Save the Children | International NGOs | 371 k USD | 0 USD | — | 1 |
| Action Contre la Faim - Action Against Hunger International | International NGOs | 322 k USD | 322 k USD | — | 3 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo Humanitarian Fund | Not specified | 280 k USD | 280 k USD | — | 1 |
| Trocaire | International NGOs | 200 k USD | 200 k USD | — | 1 |
| Malteser International Order of Malta World Relief | International NGOs | 83 k USD | 83 k USD | — | 2 |
| Red Cross of the Democratic Republic of the Congo | Congolese organisations | 79 k USD | 79 k USD | — | 2 |
| Asili | International NGOs | 7 k USD | 7 k USD | — | 1 |
| Interchurch Medical Assistance World Health | International NGOs | 5 k USD | 0 USD | — | 1 |
| Upright Africa | International NGOs | 4 k USD | 0 USD | — | 1 |
US awards: committed and actually paid
16 awards, 117.7 M USD committed, 489 k USD paid so far (0.4 %).
| Recipient | Purpose | Committed | Paid | Share paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTION CONTRE LA FAIMDepartment of State · SAQMMA26CA0377 | Support the immediate Ebola response in the DRC by strengthening case management, surveillance, IPC, WASH, community engagement, nutrition, protection, and essential health services to prevent transmi | 30 M USD | 0 USD | 0 % |
| THE ALLIANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL ACTIONDepartment of State · SAQMMA26CA0378 | Support the immediate Ebola response in the DRC by expanding case management, treatment and referral capacity; strengthening IPC and WASH in health facilities; reinforcing community engagement and pre | 29 M USD | 0 USD | 0 % |
| INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPSDepartment of State · SFEXFA26GR0058 | Integrated lifesaving emergency response to Ebola virus disease and continuity of essential health services in DRC, uganda, and south sudan. | 25 M USD | 0 USD | 0 % |
| MEDAIRDepartment of State · SFEXFA26GR0044 | To contribute to the prevention and reduction of morbidity and mortality secondary to the Ebola virus disease in conflict affected populations in djugu territory (ituri province) and other Ebola affec | 17 M USD | 0 USD | 0 % |
| FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DES SOCIÉTÉS DE LA CROIX-ROUGE ET DU CROISSANT ROUGEDepartment of State · SFEXFA26VC0045 | Regional emergency appeal in the africa region to support the Ebola (BVD) epidemic. | 7.8 M USD | 0 USD | 0 % |
| SAMARITANS PURSEDepartment of State · SFEXFA26GR0042 | To reduce Ebola-related morbidity and mortality in ituri province through strengthened outbreak preparedness, infection prevention and control (IPC), safe isolation and clinical management, community | 7.7 M USD | 0 USD | 0 % |
| INSTITUT NATIONAL DE RECHERCHE BIOMEDICALEDepartment of Health and Human Services · D43TW012736 | Emerging and re-emerging pathogens research training program in DRC (EREP-RTP-DRC) - the democratic republic of the congo (DRC) has recorded high burdens of emerging infections, including Ebola, MPOX, | 972 k USD | 489 k USD | 50 % |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEESDepartment of State · 19CG5026P0054 | Cdc: 6 rental cars for the Ebola team in kasai | 101 k USD | 0 USD | 0 % |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEESDepartment of State · 19CG5025P1033 | Cdc: lodging in kananga for the Ebola team - very urgent | 46 k USD | 0 USD | 0 % |
| ETS CI SOLUTIONSDepartment of State · 19CG5026P0813 | Cdc : purchase of color printers for the Ebola response | 35 k USD | 0 USD | 0 % |
What the recipients did with the money
Sectors and purposes declared to OCHA, and activities reported publicly by the organisations or the press (with their source). They are not audited results tied to specific dollars.
Main international recipients
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World Health Organization 56.4 M USD received · 52.4 M USD paid - Health 100 %
Declared purpose: « WHO Flash appeal for Ebola virus Disease Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo »
- More than 10,000 contacts were being monitored in July 2026; in June only about 45% of contacts were followed up, for a target above 90%. UN News, July 2026
- USD 14.25 million from the CERF for the rapid response and its extension (2026 projects). CERF
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World Food Programme 47 M USD received · 42.4 M USD paid - Logistics 42 %
- Food Security 23 %
- Nutrition 22 %
- Not specified 10 %
- Other 3 %
Declared purpose: « Logistics-This funding directly supports the Ebola response. »
- Emergency food assistance and logistics support to the response: USD 5.5 million of CERF projects in 2026. CERF
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iMC Worldwide 28.1 M USD received · 28.1 M USD paid - Health 74 %
- Water Sanitation Hygiene 14 %
- Food Security 9 %
- Protection 3 %
Declared purpose: « This funding directly supports the Ebola response.-Health »
No result published yet for this money.
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MEDAIR 18.8 M USD received · 6.4 M USD paid - Health 81 %
- Water Sanitation Hygiene 10 %
- Multi-sector 6 %
- Protection 2 %
- Nutrition 1 %
Declared purpose: « Health RDC Engagements Ebola »
No result published yet for this money.
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United Nations Children's Fund 14.3 M USD received · 11.6 M USD paid - Health 41 %
- Water Sanitation Hygiene 28 %
- Protection - Child Protection 14 %
- Emergency Shelter and NFI 14 %
- Not specified 2 %
Declared purpose: « UNICEF-Argentina Thematic Humanitarian Cross Sectoral - Ebola DRC »
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International Organization for Migration 10.9 M USD received · 10.9 M USD paid - Health 93 %
- Camp Coordination / Management 7 %
Declared purpose: « This funding directly supports the Ebola response.-Health »
- Early detection and reduction of the risk of spread along the borders and at points of entry: USD 6.9 million of CERF projects in 2026. CERF
Congolese organisations · 79 k USD
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Red Cross of the Democratic Republic of the Congo 79 k USD received · 79 k USD paid - Health 100 %
Declared purpose: « CROIX ROUGE DE LA REP. DEM. MEDICAL SUPPLIES »
- Safe and dignified burials of people suspected of Ebola in Bunia (Ituri), May 2026. Red Cross of the DRC
- About thirty volunteers trained in safe and dignified burials in Mongbwalu from 19 May 2026. Actualite.cd
- Received equipment from the United States on 11 August 2026 for burials, infection prevention and control and community engagement in Ituri. RTNC
Government agencies
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Institut National de Recherche Biomédicale (INRB) 972 k USD received · 489 k USD paid - US award: 972 k USD · Emerging and re-emerging pathogens research training program in DRC (EREP-RTP-DRC) - the democratic republic of the congo (DRC) has recorded (paid 489 k USD) USAspending
- Identified the Bundibugyo strain by PCR and metagenomic sequencing: two near-complete genomes in less than 16 hours after the samples arrived on 14 May 2026. IRD
- Helped set up a diagnostic laboratory in Mongbwalu (Ituri) in June 2026 to shorten the time between sampling and confirmation. Business & Actuality
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Institut National de Santé Publique (INSP) No funding published - Brought together the implementing partners to trace the response funds: about USD 200 million traced with the partners present, fewer than 30% of whom attended. Africa CDC
- Publishes the epidemiological situation reports of the outbreak. INSP
Health facilities
No public source says what the health facilities received from this funding or what they did with it. Only the facilities themselves can say it: their declarations on HealthCheck will appear here.
The last mile: does it reach the health facilities?
No official source goes down to the health facilities: OCHA and USAspending stop at the organisations. That is where HealthCheck comes in: facilities, donors and agencies declare what reached which facility, and the community checks it on the ground.
0 declarations published on HealthCheck so far
Sources: OCHA Financial Tracking Service (fts.unocha.org) and USAspending.gov, public data. FTS flows to the DRC carrying OCHA’s official tag of the emergency (EBOLA2026); US awards whose description mentions « Ebola ». Amounts as reported by the organisations, not verified by CERC. A difference between sources is not a proof of misuse.
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