UNICEF & Jean Kaseya

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UNICEF: UNICEF is concerned about the impact of the Ebola outbreak on children, especially given high malnutrition levels and patchy vaccination rates in affected areas, and is dispatching urgent medical supplies.

Jean Kaseya: Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, expects the number of Ebola cases to increase with more rigorous surveillance and believes a vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain will be ready by year-end.

UNICEF: UNICEF was involved in aid efforts during the 2018 Ebola outbreak in Benin, with Esperance Masinda working for the agency at the time.

Jean Kaseya: Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, emphasized the seriousness of the Bundibugyo strain outbreak.

UNICEF: UNICEF is a partner in the ICG, supporting vaccine distribution and child health initiatives during the outbreak.

Jean Kaseya: Head of Africa CDC, called on DRC government to pay health workers' salaries.

UNICEF: UNICEF has sent initial relief supplies, including disinfectants, protective equipment, and water purification tablets, to Bunia to aid in the Ebola response.

Jean Kaseya: Jean Kaseya, Director General of United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, emphasized the need for rapid regional coordination to contain the Ebola outbreak due to high population movement between affected areas and neighboring countries.

UNICEF: Appealed for additional funding, with only 25% of required resources available.

Jean Kaseya: Africa CDC Director-General called for intensified efforts to stop the outbreak.