Cyprus donates €100,000 to combat Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

The Republic of Cyprus announced on November 4, 2026, that it is providing €100,000 to support humanitarian and health initiatives aimed at curbing the Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The funds are being channeled through the CyprusAid mechanism and the World Health Organization (WHO).

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the contribution is a practical demonstration of Cyprus’ solidarity with the affected populations and reaffirms the country's commitment to assisting in international responses to humanitarian and public health emergencies. The announcement was made via an official post on the platform X.

Context provided by reports indicates that the current epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is particularly severe. Since the outbreak was declared in May, the region has recorded over 10,000 infections and more than 5,100 deaths, marking it as the second-largest Ebola outbreak on historical record.