Democratic Republic of the Congo - Emergency Assistance Project for the Response to the Bundibugyo Strain Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak (LEVEB3) (AFDB-P-CD-IB0-010)

Countries
  • Congo, Democratic Republic of
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Specific Location
Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Bundibugyo and Kasese
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Financial Institutions
  • African Development Bank (AFDB)
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Project Status
Approved
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Bank Risk Rating
C
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Voting Date
Jul 7, 2026
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Borrower
Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Sectors
  • Communications
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Investment Type(s)
Grant
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Investment Amount (USD)
$ 3.00 million
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Loan Amount (USD)
$ 1.00 million
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Updated in EWS Oct 29, 2026

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Project Description
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According to bank provided information, the project aims to help stop the spread of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola Virus Disease and reduce related mortality and morbidity in the epicentre and the most fragile areas of the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan. It will strengthen surveillance, early diagnosis, laboratory capacity, case management, infection prevention and control, regional coordination and community-based response capacity.

The Ebola Bundibugyo Outbreak Response Emergency Assistance Project (LEVEB3) is a multi-country emergency health operation covering the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan. It will support national and regional response plans through epidemiological and laboratory surveillance, early diagnosis, case management, infection prevention and control, community engagement, risk communication, and strengthened emergency coordination and project management. Priority areas include north-eastern DRC, particularly Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu; the western border districts of Uganda, including Bundibugyo and Kasese; and the border areas of South Sudan. The operation totals USD 3 million, financed entirely through grants from the Bank’s Special Relief Fund (SRF/FSS): up to USD 1 million for each of the three countries. Component 1, support to national and regional response plans, is allocated USD 2.4 million, while Component 2, project monitoring and management capacity, receives USD 0.6 million. Africa CDC is the implementing agency on behalf of the Ministries of Health of the three countries.

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