African Union & UNICEF

African Union: The African Union>>>'s health agency, Africa CDC, declared the Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security and warned that more African countries are at risk, leading to the postponement of the India-Africa Forum Summit.

UNICEF: UNICEF>>> has mobilized supplies and an Emergency Rapid Response team to provide technical assistance and support for risk communication and community engagement in the affected areas.

African Union: Rejected Ghana's proposal to address the crisis, but agreed to discuss migration at a future summit.

UNICEF: Expressed concern over children affected by the returns, highlighting risks of violence and exploitation.

African Union: The African Union is tasked with protecting civilian lives and preventing further fragmentation.

UNICEF: UNICEF reported the child casualty figures and is leading calls for protection and humanitarian access.

African Union: The African Union, through its champion Cyril Ramaphosa, is advocating for a coordinated African response to the Ebola outbreak due to its potential regional spread.

UNICEF: UNICEF is concerned about the impact of the Ebola outbreak on children, especially given high malnutrition levels and patchy vaccination rates in affected areas, and is dispatching urgent medical supplies.

UNICEF: The UNICEF reported on the casualties, particularly children, from the attack and urged an end to hostilities and humanitarian access.