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UN Security Council gravely concerned by Congo Ebola outbreak
05.08.2019 09:14 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
As of last week Fri, the UN Security Council expressed grave concern about the current Ebola virus outbreak within Congo, and stressed the urgency of broad cooperation within the response, as «the disease could spread rapidly, including to neighbouring countries, possibly having serious humanitarian consequences and impacting regional stability», UN Radio reports.
Thus, within a statement presented by Jacek Czaputowicz, Poland Foreign Minister, which holds the Council presidency for this year Aug, the 15-member body emphasized the need for continued cooperation and coordination with the Congo Government to address the Ebola outbreak, as well as with the region countries.
Noting «the challenging operating environment», the Council reiterated its appreciation for the efforts of the Congo Government, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other UN agencies, the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO), the African Union, humanitarian organizations, international donors and all supporting the response to contain the disease and treat Ebola patients.
As to the report, while reiterating their serious concern regarding the security situation in the areas affected by the Ebola outbreak, particularly attacks on humanitarian and medical personnel exclusively engaged within medical duties, the Council members called for an immediate cessation of hostilities by all armed groups.
As to the UN, as of 2018, there were over 2,600 confirmed Ebola cases, including over 1,800 deaths within parts of Ituri and North Kivu provinces. Almost one of three ‘cases’ is a child. The virus was also discovered within the large city of eastern City of Goma on the border of Rwanda and to nearby Uganda, and violence has killed health workers.
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