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The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Fund for Children (UNICEF) received $ 1.75 million to strengthen the fight against the epidemic of Ebola haemorrhagic fever in the Province prientale in north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), said on Wednesday a source close to the WHO Kinshasa.
This project targets approximately 700,000 beneficiaries and aims to support the efforts of the Congolese Government to reduce the mortality and morbidity associated with the epidemic, according to a report to this effect.
According to the text, this support includes several components, including In particular, the active case search, communication and social mobilization, psychosocial care and logistical support. UNICEF, which handles the communication, social mobilization, and the psychosocial support logistical support, has already started some of its activities since September 10.According to WHO, 76 cases with 32 deaths have been recorded since the beginning of the epidemic.
Twenty health professionals also contracted the disease and five died. Isiro is the epicenter of the epidemic, while the city of Viadana, located 75 km southwest of Isiro is considered a secondary source.
With its contribution of $ 1 million, the Pooled Fund has provided 50 % of fundraising worth $ 2 million launched jointly by two UN agencies in early September. The $ 750 000 were granted by the Central Fund for (CERF). Ebola epidemic was officially declared on 17 August by the Government of the DRC http://www.apanews.net/news/fr/article.php?id=183974
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