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Ramaphosa pledges South African support as DRC battles Ebola outbreak
ZA🏛️ Politics23 hr. ago

Ramaphosa pledges South African support as DRC battles Ebola outbreak

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged continued support to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as it faces an Ebola outbreak. During a visit to Kinshasa, Ramaphosa emphasized South Africa's commitment to aiding local vaccine development and urged a ceasefire to ensure safe access for humanitarian workers. He spoke alongside DRC President Félix Tshisekedi at a multi-stakeholder event focused on pandemic preparedness and response. Ramaphosa highlighted Africa's collective resilience in overcoming health crises and noted recent efforts, such as a virtual summit led by Burundi's president, which secured over $1.5 billion in funding and resources for the Ebola response. He also praised initiatives like a WHO-backed medical supplies tracking system aimed at improving resource distribution efficiency.

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Ramaphosa pledges South African support as DRC battles Ebola outbreak

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged continued support to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as it faces an Ebola outbreak. During a visit to Kinshasa, Ramaphosa emphasized South Africa's commitment to aiding local vaccine development and urged a ceasefire to ensure safe access for humanitarian workers. He spoke alongside DRC President Félix Tshisekedi at a multi-stakeholder event focused on pandemic preparedness and response. Ramaphosa highlighted Africa's collective resilience in overcoming health crises and noted recent efforts, such as a virtual summit led by Burundi's president, which secured over $1.5 billion in funding and resources for the Ebola response. He also praised initiatives like a WHO-backed medical supplies tracking system aimed at improving resource distribution efficiency.

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