U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar announced the $7 million pledge at the World Health Assembly May 22, adding to the initial U.S. pledge of $1 million.
“We commend the government of the DRC for responding to this outbreak with such vigor,” Mr. Azar said, according to The Hill. “Today, on behalf of President [Donald] Trump, I am pleased to announce that the United States is prepared to provide up to $7 million in additional assistance to respond to the Ebola outbreak.”
The World Health Organization estimated it needs $26 million to rapidly prevent the spread of Ebola. About $25.4 million already has been raised.
As of May 22, the Ebola outbreak had killed 27 people.
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