Surviving Ebola is just the beginning. Weakened immune systems, lasting health complications, and social stigma make recovery long and expensive. Steady, monthly income helps survivors access care, rebuild livelihoods, and regain standing in their communities.
Relevant studies
Cash transfers reduce tuberculosis in vulnerable populations
Brazil's Bolsa Familia cash transfer program reduced tuberculosis cases by over 50% among extremely poor people, showing how income support strengthens immunity-related health outcomes.
Barcelona Institute for Global Health / Nature Medicine, 2024
Over 120,000 households received cash payments across Sierra Leone and Liberia, contributing to livelihood recovery and reduced food insecurity after the Ebola outbreak.
Cash transfers reached over 500,000 Ebola-affected people in Liberia and Sierra Leone, reducing household hunger by 27% and nearly doubling dietary diversity.