UNICEF & Roger Kamba

UNICEF: UNICEF>>> has mobilized supplies and an Emergency Rapid Response team to provide technical assistance and support for risk communication and community engagement in the affected areas.

Roger Kamba: Roger Kamba>>>, the Congolese health minister, has been actively involved in the response, announcing the opening of treatment centers and acknowledging the challenges in containing the outbreak.

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.

Roger Kamba: Congo's Health Minister Roger Kamba has discussed exploring more drugs and compounds to save lives from the Bundibugyo virus, acknowledging its initial presentation similar to other infectious diseases.

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

Roger Kamba: Roger Kamba, the Congolese Health Minister, confirmed the Bundibugyo ebolavirus strain in the Ebola outbreak and highlighted its high lethality rate and the lack of a specific vaccine or treatment for this variant.

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

Roger Kamba: DRC Health Minister acknowledged payment delays and assured support for health workers.

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