- Kenya allows the US to build an Ebola facility, which is seen as a risk offloading mechanism for the ongoing outbreak affecting Uganda and the DRC.
- Ebola cases are spreading across borders in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, amid ongoing funding and response challenges.
- Ebola outbreak is occurring in eastern Congo.
- An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is causing international travel protocols to be impacted, leading to suspended flights.
ICN is providing care for children with insulin needs, responding to Ebola, and supporting nurses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Updated Aug 19
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What happened
ICN is providing care for children with insulin needs, responding to Ebola, and supporting nurses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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ICN
company based in Latvia
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South Sudan
country in East Africa
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
country in Central Africa
Related events
- The war in Sudan is having impacts on education and civil society, while the Ebola outbreak continues to strain healthcare services in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- The European Commission has pledged aid and funding to address the ongoing Ebola response and preparedness needs in Africa, specifically concerning the DRC.
- The administration is seeking facilities and international cooperation regarding Ebola preparedness for patients leaving the DRC.
- Aid was provided for vulnerable populations and funding was secured for the Ebola crisis response in the region.
- Humanitarian organizations are responding to ongoing cholera and hunger crises in South Sudan, with the Catholic Medical Mission Board receiving support for emergency efforts.