Tanzania & World Health Organization

Tanzania: Co-sponsored the resolution, supporting NTD recognition.

World Health Organization: Welcomed the resolution and will collaborate on implementation.

Tanzania: Tanzania>>> 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.

World Health Organization: The World Health Organization is leading the international response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, revising its risk assessment to 'very high' nationally and launching a $518 million plan to combat the spread. Its efforts are hampered by conflict and community mistrust.

Tanzania: Tanzania>>> 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.

World Health Organization: The World Health Organization>>> has declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern and is coordinating the international response, providing experts, supplies, and guidance, though it faces criticism for delayed detection and underestimation of the outbreak's scale.