The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has reported a significant decrease in funding pledges for the ongoing Ebola crisis, with commitments nearly halved in recent days. This alarming trend comes as African leaders have endorsed a response plan amounting to $318 million to combat the outbreak, amid escalating cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. While the United States has stepped up its support, contributing over $300 million, the overall funding for the Ebola response is still falling short of the promised $500 million. South Africa has also pledged additional funds to help curb the crisis, but experts warn that weak border controls could exacerbate the outbreak. The Africa CDC continues to advocate for increased international support and coordination to prevent a catastrophic spillover of the disease across the region.