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IMF Weighs Pandemic Preparedness Reforms for Congo as Ebola Outbreak Spreads

Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 09 September 2026, 02:58 UTC By Jason Gale 1 min read
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The International Monetary Fund is considering making pandemic preparedness reforms part of its financing program for the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the country’s worsening Ebola epidemic exposes weaknesses in how it funds and responds to health emergencies.

The International Monetary Fund is considering making pandemic preparedness reforms part of its financing program for the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the country’s worsening Ebola epidemic exposes weaknesses in how it funds and responds to health emergencies.
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