Funding for the Ebola response has been increased to £78.7m by the UK. This increased support is a response to the ongoing spread of the Ebola outbreak. The outbreak has resulted in significant numbers of cases and deaths.

As of 6 September, the number of confirmed Ebola cases stood at 6,686, with 3,226 deaths recorded. The increased funding is intended to support efforts to combat the outbreak.

Further details about the UK's increased funding and the Ebola outbreak are available from the source, Premium Times Nigeria.