WHO launches $518 million plan to fight Ebola outbreak
世界衛生組織發起 5.18 億美元計劃以應對伊波拉疫情
更新於: 2026年6月6日 上午07:15
On June 5, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) launched a vital $518 million initiative to combat a growing Ebola outbreak.
2026年6月5日，世界衛生組織（WHO）與非洲疾病預防控制中心（Africa CDC）啟動了一項至關重要的5.18億美元倡議，旨在對抗日益嚴重的伊波拉疫情。
This six-month "One Response" plan aims to unify governments and international partners in a desperate fight against the Bundibugyo strain, a particularly dangerous version of the virus for which no approved vaccines or treatments currently exist.
這項為期六個月的「單一應對」(One Response)計畫，目的在於團結各國政府與國際合作夥伴，竭盡全力對抗布迪布吉歐(Bundibugyo)病毒株；這是一種特別危險的病毒變體，目前尚無經核准的疫苗或療法。
The crisis, centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, has already caused hundreds of cases and dozens of deaths.
這場危機集中在剛果民主共和國與烏干達，已導致數百起病例與數十人死亡。
Officials note that the outbreak went undetected for weeks, allowing it to spread significantly.
官員指出，由於疫情在數週內未被發現，導致其大幅擴散。
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasizes that success relies on rapid, unified action and community engagement.
雖然捐助者已承諾提供大量支持，國際領袖仍強調必須緊急將這些資金立即送達第一線工作人員手中。
While donors have pledged substantial support, international leaders stress the urgent need for these funds to reach front-line workers immediately.
這項倡議不僅能應對當前的緊急狀況，也是強化非洲長期衛生安全、防範未來威脅的關鍵一步。
This initiative not only tackles the current emergency but also serves as a critical step toward strengthening Africa's long-term health security against future threats.
