International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement & Tom Ksiazek

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.

Tom Ksiazek: Tom Ksiazek>>>, a virologist, directed the group that first identified the Bundibugyo virus during the 2007 outbreak in Uganda — Bundibugyo District>>>.

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.

Tom Ksiazek: Tom Ksiazek, a virologist and veterinarian, provides historical context on the Bundibugyo virus, having directed the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Special Pathogens Branch when the virus was first identified in 2007.

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.

Tom Ksiazek: Tom Ksiazek>>>, a virologist, directed the group that first identified the Bundibugyo virus during the 2007 outbreak in Uganda — Bundibugyo District>>>.