Ebola preparedness and response
Challenge, The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a large-scale epidemic of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Eastern provinces of North-Kivu and Ituri since August 2018 and continues to report 10 to 15 suspected cases per day, including health worker infections as well as community deaths. The Ebola cases in Uganda have demonstrated that the risk…, Solution, While response efforts inside DRC need to be redoubled; preparedness efforts in high-risk neighbouring countries are also urgently being stepped-up. The quick and effective response in Uganda has demonstrated the value of investing in preparedness. The three confirmed cases were rapidly detected and isolated. Uganda benefits from strong Government…, What is UNICEF doing in response to the outbreak?, UNICEF works with partners on three broad areas to respond support the overarching goal of ultimately defeating Ebola and getting to zero cases. Risk communication and community engagement to inform, protect and engage communities. We work with a broad swathe of influential community and religious leaders, Ebola survivors, psychosocial workers,…, Infographics, Burundi Ebola infographic Rwanda Ebola infographic South Sudan Ebola infographic Uganda Ebola infographic, Resources, News and stories