Ebola Response Update – May 29, 2026

The Department of State, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is continuing to mount a rapid and comprehensive response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The United States is proud to be the largest financial contributor to the Ebola response effort. The Department of State’s assistance commitment to combat the outbreak has exceeded $162 million and is growing, enabling implementing organizations to expand the ongoing response in Africa. U.S. funding is providing critical activities to stop the outbreak at its source and ensure Ebola does not reach the United States. The Department has also provided $350 million through OCHA pooled funds to the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan for broader humanitarian efforts in the affected region, as part of our $1.8 billion in additional funding to OCHA announced on May 14. The Department has also mobilized an additional $50 million to OCHA’s Central Emergency Response Fund to support with the immediate establishment of up to 50 Ebola response clinics.

On May 28, the United States, Mexico, and Canada issued the following statement:

“The United States, Mexico, and Canada have announced aligned public health travel measures for individuals coming from African regions at greatest risk from the Ebola virus. This coordinated approach aims to protect our citizens and the millions of visitors, fans, athletes, and tourists expected during the FIFA World Cup 2026™, while maintaining travel and commerce across our borders. The health and safety of every person in the region remains our highest priority as we welcome the world to North America.”

The Department of State issued an updated health alert for U.S. citizens in Uganda on May 28 reiterating the recommendation against travel, providing information on border closures, and sharing CDC’s update to its Travel Health Notice from Level 1 to Level 2 (Practice Enhanced Precautions).

With funding and support from the Department of State, governments, NGO implementers, and international organizations continue a comprehensive and coordinated response to contain the Ebola outbreak at its source to protect the American people and prevent further international spread.

On May 28, Secretary Rubio and Kenyan President William Ruto discussed the shared U.S.-Kenya commitment to respond to the Ebola outbreak. The United States intends to commit $13.5 million toward Kenya’s Ebola preparedness efforts.

The United States is proud to be the largest financial contributor to the Ebola response effort. With $162 million in assistance from the Department, key partners on the ground are expanding their ongoing response to the Ebola outbreak. These resources are scaling up the following critical response activities: