GAVI & United Nations

GAVI: GAVI>>> holds a stockpile of Ebola vaccines and has 2,000 doses already in the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> for potential trial use.

United Nations: The United Nations>>> has mobilized emergency support and released funds to accelerate the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> and the region, providing logistical assistance and aid.

GAVI: GAVI, a global vaccine alliance, committed up to $50 million to the Ebola response, contributing to the overall funding for combating the outbreak.

United Nations: The United Nations released $60 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund to accelerate the response to the Ebola outbreak in the region, providing crucial financial support.

GAVI: GAVI is listed as a partner in the urgent coordination meeting convened by Africa CDC, indicating potential involvement in the response to the Ebola outbreak.

United Nations: The United Nations humanitarian office reported that almost a million people have been displaced from their homes by conflict in Democratic Republic of the Congo — Ituri Province, contributing to the challenges of the Ebola response.