UNICEF & Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

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.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, has been actively involved in the response, visiting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and calling for international support and a ceasefire to contain the outbreak. He has acknowledged the challenges and the need for community trust.

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.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus>>>, the Director-General of the World Health Organization>>>, has declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern and is actively involved in coordinating the response, visiting affected areas and urging international action.

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

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: As WHO Director-General, he declared the outbreak a global emergency, raising international awareness and mobilizing resources.

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

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, announced the six-month plan to fight Ebola and called for political commitment and funding.

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

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, provided updates on the investigation, confirmed cases, and the financial support allocated for the response.

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

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: WHO Director-General warned of the outbreak's rapid spread and funding gap.