The funding comes at a critical time, with health officials warning that the outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola could become one of the most severe in history.
Zora brings a wealth of experience from his 15-year journey within Philips, during which he has established himself as a trusted leader across multiple markets in the region.
The project will renovate and equip diagnostic laboratories, wastewater monitoring facilities, and environmental surveillance laboratories across six participating countries.
The new infrastructure enables the organization to procure, store, and rapidly deploy critical medical supplies when outbreaks threaten African communities.
The partnership will equip hospitals and healthcare providers with cutting-edge, high-quality interventional cardiac solutions designed to meet the growing demand for advanced cardiovascular care.