Canada & International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Canada: Canada sent rescue teams to Venezuela to assist in the earthquake relief efforts.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has launched an Emergency Appeal for 50 million Swiss francs to assist operations in Venezuela, providing mental health support, water, sanitation, relief items, and family reunification services.

Canada: Canada>>> has imposed a 90-day entry ban on residents from the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>>, Uganda>>>, and South Sudan>>> due to concerns about the Ebola outbreak.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies>>> has highlighted the challenges of the Ebola outbreak, including the rapid spread and the deaths of its volunteers, emphasizing the need for increased contact tracing and resources.

Canada: Authorized Moderna's vaccine trial and restricted travel from DRC, contributing to global response.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: As a partner in the ICG, the IFRC contributes to vaccine stockpile management and outbreak response efforts.

Canada: Canada produced 142 pyroCbs in 2023, used as a comparison for the rare phenomenon in Europe.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: The IFRC estimated 2,000 tourists were evacuated from Crete and reported destruction of homes and farmland.

Canada: Canada is mentioned as a co-host of the World Cup, which the Democratic Republic of the Congo football team cancelled its training camp for due to the Ebola outbreak.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is actively involved in the Ebola response, highlighting the challenges posed by insecurity and displacement.