The Ebola outbreak in the conflict-affected Ituri province of the DRC poses a severe threat to public health and community stability, ActionAid has warned. The charityhas called for an urgent, coordinated response to protect vulnerable populations who have been dealing with a prolonged armed conflict.
Saani Yakubu, the Country Director of ActionAid DRC, said:
“This outbreak threatens to exacerbate years of armed conflict that have already left women and children highly vulnerable to violence, displacement, and school dropouts.
I am urging strong, coordinated action to halt the spread of the disease while safeguarding basic rights, education, and essential services. ActionAid is currently undertaking a needs assessment in Ituri province, where we have been implementing programs for many years.”
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Spokesperson details:
Dr Saani Yakubu – The Country Director of ActionAid DRC. He is in Kinshasa. For media requests, please email christal.james@actionaid.org or call 7046659743.
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