Abu dhabi: African officials must step up financing to respond and develop vaccines for the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda, the continent's top health agency said on Friday, warning that the continent cannot continue to rely on foreign partners for its health needs. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that the number of Ebola cases is believed to be higher because the outbreak was confirmed weeks late.
According to Emirates News Agency, Africa CDC Director-General Dr. Jean Kaseya emphasized that the current outbreak, which is the worst ever at this stage, serves as a stark reminder for Africa to invest more in its health sector. This investment is crucial to reduce the continent's reliance on foreign partners, especially in responding to health crises such as the ongoing Ebola outbreak.