Ethiopia & International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

Ethiopia: Ethiopia>>> is one of ten African countries identified by the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention>>> as being at elevated risk of Ebola transmission due to cross-border population movement.

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is actively involved in the Ebola response, but its volunteers face threats and have suffered casualties, indicating significant operational challenges and risks.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia>>> is one of ten African countries identified by the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention>>> as being at risk of Ebola infection due to the regional spread.

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is involved in managing safe burials for Ebola victims, facing resistance from communities, and has reported the deaths of three volunteers from the outbreak.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia is hosting the headquarters of the African counterpart to the European Union — European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, where an expert is being deployed.

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement warned that Ebola can escalate quickly under current conditions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.