GENEVA, 22 May. - (ANA) - The United Nations agencies have moved swiftly to support efforts to contain the latest Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), delivering emergency medical supplies, protective equipment and logistics support.

 

As health authorities in both the DRC and Uganda respond to the deadly resurgence, the UN is also helping to strengthen preparedness and raise awareness in at-risk communities.

 

UN aid workers have been on the job since the outbreak was declared on 15 May in Ituri province in eastern DRC.

 

Within 72 hours, the World Health Organization (WHO) delivered 11.5 tonnes of medical supplies and equipment from the capital, Kinshasa, and from its regional hubs in Dakar and Nairobi. - (ANA) -

 

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