Democratic Republic of Congo - Ebola Outbreak Situation Report #2 - 01/10/2014

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EPIDEMIC SITUATION
UNICEFS RESPONSE TO DATE: : >40 TONNES
Coordinated by
The Ministry of Health
Health
4 Basic health kits
4 Malaria kits
80 Mosquito nets
60,000 Examination gloves
WaSH
1,450 Hygiene Kits
1000 Handwashing stations
100 Water containers
30 Cartons of Sprayers
14 x45kg of Chlorine
200 Cartons of purifiers

Pure
50 Cartons of Aquatabs
2 Bladders (10 m
3
)
Communication
355,000 Leaflets
80 Megaphones
20 Broadcasts by media
outlets
Logistics
25 Motorcycles (20 UNDP)
40 Bicycles
1 15KVA Generator
2,000 L Fuel
7 Tents of 72m
2
Staff in the field
Coordinator
Logisticians
Health Specialist
C4D Specialists
WaSH Specialist
Anthropologist
Drivers
Education
400 Schools in a box
40 Recreational Kits
16
26
Number of deaths
Total registered: 42
Confirmed
Likely
Data as of 26 September 2014
Number of cases
30
14
26
Confirmed Suspected Likely
Total registered:
70
18
4
3
4
1
0 0
7
3
2
3
1
0 0
Confirmed cases
Confirmed deaths Confirmed cases
Confirmed deaths


Democratic Republic of Congo - Ebola Outbreak Situation Report #2 - 01/10/2014
RESPONDING TO THE EBOLA OUTBREAK IN BOENDE (1/2)
CONTEXT
The outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease was declared by the Minister of
Health on August 24, 2014 in Boende health zone, Equateur province. As
of 27 September, 70 registered cases have been registered, of which 30
are confirmed, 26 likely and 14 suspected. Among the 30 Ebola cases
confirmed, 16 died and 12 recovered from the disease. There have been
42 deaths of which 16 confirmed and 26 likely. Since the crisis began,
there have been 944 contact cases; 666 have been removed from the list
after 21 days, leaving 278 to be followed. There are as many men as
women who contracted the disease (35) but more women died (22).
From 28 August to 27 September, 134 samples have been collected and
tested, of which 30 positive. The coordinated fight against Ebola has
yielded results. However, sustained efforts need to continue to bring this
outbreak under control.
RESPONSE
The Government of DRC and its partners have stepped up efforts to
strengthen response in the field. The Government has sent 18 laser
thermometers to Boende to strengthen surveillance, and health staff from
13 health zones of the Tshuapa District have been trained in Boende with
support from UNICEF. MONUSCO has nearly finished construction of the
campsite for humanitarian and medical staff in the outbreak epicentre of
Lokolia, and a UNICEF logistician is being sent to Lokolia in support of
this effort. As part of a strategy for early detection and in order to
maintain the continuity of basic services during the epidemic, DRCs
Minister of Heath, UNICEF and partners are currently working to
guarantee free access to health care for the population of Boende health
zone.
Logistics: 27 of the 30-kilometer road to Iyolongo village in Esangani
health zone have been rehabilitated to allow access to response teams.
The ramp to the ferry on the river Lomela and bridges on the road to
Watsi Kengo are also being repaired.
WaSH: In the field, UNICEF and the WASH commission have
distributed sprayers and disinfection supplies to health centres in Lokolia,
Watsikengo, Lokula and Boende Moke. The Government of DRC,
UNICEF and partners have started distributing 1000 hand washing


stations, 2000 bars of soap, and 1000 leaflets on correct hand washing in
211 schools in and around Mbandaka. In Boende, WaSH actors trained
more than 50 community volunteers who were deployed for four days in
schools to show community members how to prepare and use chlorine.
UNICEF has begun distributing hygiene kits to affected households in
Lokalia, jointly with WFP food rations.
C4D: Efforts have been strengthened in the field. Teams are
working with traditional and religious leaders, teachers and community
mobilizers to inform populations about the disease. An additional 60
community volunteers have been trained last week on Ebola prevention
and testimonies from survivors have been gathered and used to inform
communities. Psycho-social support has been provided to affected
families to better support reintegration of Ebola survivors and overcoming
community resistance to safe practices. Psycho-pedagogic education on
the transmission of the disease and methods of prevention have been
given to students, parents and teachers in schools and health centres.
The launch of the 18-20 September polio national immunization days
(NIDs) in Mbandaka was also used to convey messages on Ebola. Audio
and video spots as well as the song on Ebola are being broadcast by
some 20 media outlets, and various community structures and networks
have been briefed in Kinshasa and Mbandaka.
Education: The epidemic situation is also impacting school
enrolment as only 182 school children are going to school as opposed to
223 at the same time last year. Therefore, in order to maintain continuity
of education and minimize the impact of the outbreak on children,
UNICEF is targeting 86 schools in the quarantine area for support.
Distribution of 400 schools in a box and 40 recreational kits are being
delivered to ensure that children restart the school year and have access
to psychosocial support through play. However, schooling has been
affected by the fact that many teachers are staying in Lokolia to seek
jobs instead of resuming classes.
Protection: Local sources have recently reported the presence of
two orphans and 126 children in six villages in Boende Territory, who
have lost one parent to Ebola. Given the complexity of the situation,
figures on affected children remain partial, but are of concern. UNICEF
and the psychosocial commission are working on a psychosocial
intervention plan to enable children and communities to cope with the
losses of their loved ones in 5 health zones in the Boende Territory.
Specialized support is also being given to three children (siblings) who
are suspected cases and are currently in isolation in the Boende
reference hospital.
RESOURCE MOBILIZATION
Various donors, including CERF, Pooled Fund, the African Development
Bank and the Government of China, have pledged support for the
response.
Democratic Republic of Congo - Ebola Outbreak Situation Report #2 - 01/10/2014
RESPONDING TO THE EBOLA OUTBREAK IN BOENDE (2/2)
Budget
Budget
(USD)
Funds
received
Pledge
amount
Gap % gap
Ebola emergency
response total
8 300 000 7 141 623 1158 377 14%
Including UNICEF 1 924 545 - 1 348 050 576 495 30%