EAC and Germany agree on €8mn funding for disease response
ARUSHA: The East African Community (EAC) and Germany have secured €8 million in new funding aimed at strengthening regional preparedness and response to Ebola, Mpox, and other fast-moving infectious disease threats. The package combines a €5 million agreement between the EAC and KfW Development Bank focused on closing gaps in health systems, laboratory infrastructure, and disease surveillance across Partner States. An additional €3 million has been committed by Germany throug
The East African Community (EAC) and Germany have finalized an €8 million funding agreement to enhance regional preparedness against Ebola, Mpox, and other infectious diseases. The funding includes €5 million from the EAC and KfW Development Bank to address health system gaps, laboratory infrastructure, and disease surveillance. An additional €3 million from Germany through KfW will support Ebola response operations. The agreement was signed in Arusha by EAC Secretary General Amb. Stephen Mbundi and KfW's Ms. Vanessa Eidt. Mbundi emphasized that the funding will improve the region's ability to detect and respond to outbreaks. He highlighted the need for better coordination and technical cooperation among EAC member states. The German delegation praised the investment as essential for addressing rapid outbreak spread. The funds will support early warning systems and regional coordination mechanisms.
This funding aims to improve the region's ability to respond to infectious disease outbreaks, enhancing public health security in East Africa.
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