# France to step up Ebola funding in Congo amid resurgence fears, minister says

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- Reuters, 2026-10-03 13:50 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/france-step-up-ebola-funding-congo-amid-resurgence-fears-minister-says-2026-10-03/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac108147ce48c00016285ba

> France will increase its support for efforts to eradicate Ebola in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said during a visit to the affected region. He warned that the virus could quickly resurge if vigilance declined.