South Sudan & International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

South Sudan: South Sudan>>> is identified as a country at risk of Ebola spread due to its proximity and population movement with the affected regions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> and Uganda>>>.

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.

South Sudan: South Sudan is identified as a high-risk neighboring country due to its proximity to the outbreak's epicenter and intense population movement, necessitating reinforced cross-border surveillance.

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.

South Sudan: South Sudan is one of the countries whose nationals face travel bans from the US due to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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.

South Sudan: Neighboring country at risk of importation; no confirmed cases reported.

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: Assists with safe burials; faces community resistance.