It was the second visit by the WHO director-general to the Central African country since the outbreak was declared in mid-May. “We all agree that we must urgently and massively scale up all our efforts across all pillars of the response and by all partners,” Tedros said. The outbreak has accounted for 3,874 confirmed cases, including 1,751 deaths, as of Monday, according to the latest data from Congo’s Ministry of Health. The U.S. Department of State said on Wednesday that it will provide an additional $242 million in funding for immediate Ebola response and preparedness efforts in the region and for humanitarian assistance related to the outbreak. Tedros called for action to reach all affected localities, strengthen coordination under the government’s leadership and protect health workers.