Kenya & International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

Kenya: Kenya is the location of the crash; the incident highlights aviation safety concerns and may impact its tourism sector.

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: The Red Cross conducted rescue and recovery operations, enhancing its role in disaster response.

Kenya: Kenya experienced a deadly landslide in its western Rift Valley region, resulting in significant loss of life and destruction of property.

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is coordinating rescue efforts with the government, including air evacuations for the injured.

Kenya: Kenya has assessed a 'moderate risk of importation' of the Ebola virus and has formed a preparedness team, strengthening surveillance at all points of entry.

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.

Kenya: Kenya>>> 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.

Kenya: Kenya is where the US plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola, a move that has drawn protests and concerns about burdening Kenya's health system.

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.