South Africa & Roger Kamba

South Africa: South Africa has pledged $2.5 million to support the Ebola response, contributing to international efforts to contain the outbreak.

Roger Kamba: Roger Kamba, the Congolese Health Minister, confirmed the Bundibugyo ebolavirus strain in the Ebola outbreak and highlighted its high lethality rate and the lack of a specific vaccine or treatment for this variant.

South Africa: South Africa, through its epidemiologists, is observing the Ebola outbreak and providing expert commentary on its rapid spread and challenges.

Roger Kamba: Congo's Health Minister Roger Kamba has discussed exploring more drugs and compounds to save lives from the Bundibugyo virus, acknowledging its initial presentation similar to other infectious diseases.

South Africa: South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, is the African Union Champion for Pandemic Preparedness, Prevention and Response and was consulted on the PHECS declaration.

Roger Kamba: Roger Kamba>>>, the Congolese health minister, has been actively involved in the response, announcing the opening of treatment centers and acknowledging the challenges in containing the outbreak.

South Africa: President Ramaphosa visited DRC; urged no travel bans.

Roger Kamba: Health minister; acknowledges payment problems for health workers.