The World Health Organization has warned that it has received less than half of the funding required to respond to Ebola outbreaks and strengthen global emergency preparedness.
According to the WHO, the funding shortfall is placing critical public health operations at risk, including disease surveillance, rapid response teams, laboratory testing, and medical support for affected communities.
Health officials say inadequate funding could delay efforts to detect new Ebola cases, trace contacts, and contain outbreaks before they spread more widely.
The organization also warned that limited financial resources may affect the delivery of essential medical supplies, training for frontline health workers, and support for vulnerable communities facing future health emergencies.
The appeal comes as international health agencies continue working to contain Ebola risks in several parts of Africa while strengthening preparedness against future outbreaks.
WHO officials stressed that sustained investment is essential to prevent localized outbreaks from developing into larger regional or global public health crises.
The agency is calling on governments, international partners, and donors to provide additional financial support to ensure rapid response capabilities remain in place.
As global health challenges continue to evolve, the WHO says timely funding remains one of the most important tools in protecting lives and preventing future disease outbreaks from escalating into international emergencies.
