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August 1, 2026
Senators Urge Release of $608 Million Aid for Ebola Response
- The senators requested the State Department to release $608 million in approved aid and $1.7 million in supplies.
- Stored supplies include contraceptives and medical care for women affected by Ebola.
- They emphasized the urgent need to prevent further deaths and complications from the outbreak.
2 Sources
- Bipartisan senators press Rubio to unlock family planning funding for women in Ebola outbreakAug 1, 2026 at 2:56 AM · The Hill
- Bipartisan pair of senators urge Rubio to release aid to African women, children at risk of EbolaAug 1, 2026 at 1:36 PM · Fox News