International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies & Roger Kamba

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is involved in the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, emphasizing the need for quick action and community engagement.

Roger Kamba: Roger Kamba>>>, the Congolese health minister, has been actively involved in the response, announcing the opening of treatment centers and acknowledging the challenges in containing the outbreak.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies>>> has highlighted the challenges of the Ebola outbreak, including the rapid spread and the deaths of its volunteers, emphasizing the need for increased contact tracing and resources.

Roger Kamba: Congo's Health Minister Roger Kamba has discussed exploring more drugs and compounds to save lives from the Bundibugyo virus, acknowledging its initial presentation similar to other infectious diseases.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is actively involved in the Ebola response, highlighting the challenges posed by insecurity and displacement.

Roger Kamba: Roger Kamba, the Congolese Health Minister, confirmed the Bundibugyo ebolavirus strain in the Ebola outbreak and highlighted its high lethality rate and the lack of a specific vaccine or treatment for this variant.