South Africa announces a $5 million contribution to support efforts to contain the current Ebola outbreak affecting parts of Central and East Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa makes the pledge, describing the need for regional cooperation and stronger health system capacity to respond effectively to the outbreak. Multiple reports say the funding is directed towards response activities related to the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak. One outlet also links the pledge to a broader African preparedness and response effort, citing a larger continental plan and noting that Africa is mobilising to address what is described as the second-largest Ebola outbreak in history. The accounts are consistent on the key elements: the announced amount of $5 million, the involvement of South Africa at a national level through Ramaphosa, and the focus on supporting affected countries’ response operations in the region. No additional details are provided across the sources on specific spending channels or implementation timelines.