More than U$2billion has been Mobilised across the globe to aid in interventions against the spread of Ebola epidemic while at the epicenter of the epidemic, two Ebola Patients have successfully cured.
Kivutoday reports that Lubero General Referral Hospital in North Kivu province has effectively cured and discharged two Ebola Patients.
“We received 12 patients who tested positive, 10 of whom arrived in a very advanced stage and, unfortunately, did not survive. The two patients we are discharging today arrived early, they were treated promptly, and now they are cured,” said Dr. Justin Kisenge, Medical Director of Lubero General Referral.
The two cured patients including a FARDC soldier and a young woman were discharged during a colourful ceremony at Lubero Hospital compound on September 29.
Col. Kiwewa Mitela Alain, the territory administrator said, “Ebola disease exists, but it is curable. If you feel you are sick and go to a health facility as soon as possible, you have a better chance of recovery, like the cases we have just seen here.”
“I am very happy to witness the discharge of these two Ebola survivors today. This is proof that recovery is possible if you arrive at a treatment center in time. I urge the population to accept that the disease exists. At the first sign of symptoms, go directly to the hospital. Don’t wait for the disease to worsen,” Kiwewa noted.
“I thank the medical staff. When I arrived here at the hospital, I was so scared that I didn’t believe I would get better. But because I came before it was too late, I was treated so early that I left cured,” Katungu Karengya Amusante a female cured patient said.
Lubero health zone has 22 reported cases, including 15 deaths, 2 escapees, 3 patients still under treatment and now 2 recovered.
Tracking Ebola Funds
The G20 and other major donors have announced more than U$470 million in new pledges to fight the Ebola outbreak in the DRC.
Their contribution brings global pledges to more than U$2 billion since the outbreak began in May 2026, according to a statement from the US G20 presidency released Wednesday, September 30.
This funding is intended to support Ebola treatment units, health services, teams responsible for dignified and safe burials, the purchase of protective equipment, and the monitoring and follow-up of people who have been in contact with patients.
The World Bank has earmarked U$90 million, including U$80 million from its crisis response window and U$10 million to protect essential health services.
The United Kingdom announced a new funding contribution of U$67.5 million, bringing its total support to U$105.6 million.
Germany added U$24.8 million, primarily for laboratories, treatment capacity, and healthcare worker training.
France announced U$16 million, bringing its total commitment to U$34 million.
South Korea pledged U$18 million, Italy U$11.3 million, the United Arab Emirates U$10 million, Japan an additional U$5 million, and Australia U$3.5 million.