# The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has welcomed South Africa’s 41.2-million-rand pledge to the Africa Epidemics Fund to support the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda’s response to the Ebola outbreak. Over 600 suspected cases were reported in the two countries so far, with 139 deaths. Africa CDC says South Africa’s leadership reflects the growing importance of African-led financing mechanisms, and reinforces the vision of a more resilient, self-reliant and health-secure continent.
South Africa contributes R41.2-million to Ebola outbreak response in the DRC and Uganda