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UN launches $11.2 million appeal for Uganda Ebola response after 10 confirmed cases
Summary
The UN launched a joint emergency appeal seeking $11.2 million to support Uganda’s Ebola response for the next three months; as of March 3 the briefing said there were 10 confirmed cases and two deaths and partners had mobilized roughly $4.6 million so far.
The United Nations launched a joint emergency appeal seeking $11,200,000 to support Uganda’s Ebola response over the next three months after authorities reported confirmed cases and deaths.
At the briefing the UN spokesperson said the appeal is intended to cover urgent needs for the next 90 days following 10 confirmed Ebola cases and two deaths recorded as of March 3. The spokesperson said UN agencies and non‑governmental partners have already mobilized approximately $4.6 million by repurposing available resources.
No further operational details or a breakdown of how the appeal funds will be allocated were provided at the press briefing.
