The World Health Organization (WHO) announces a six-month funding and response plan to tackle an Ebola outbreak in Africa, centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Multiple outlets report the plan’s total value at about $518 million, with one report citing $580 million. The updates come as the outbreak continues to affect multiple countries in the region. According to figures attributed to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), there are 381 confirmed Ebola cases in Congo and 62 confirmed deaths. Additional reported case counts include Uganda, where 19 cases and two deaths are recorded. The plan is presented as an emergency, time-bound effort aimed at improving outbreak control measures over the next six months, including support for surveillance, treatment and prevention activities. While outlets vary slightly on the reported total cost, they agree on the core details: WHO’s six-month response framework, the outbreak’s ongoing impact in Congo, and confirmed case and death totals cited from Africa CDC.