HIGHLIGHTS
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) cases is 8,237, with 3,059 deaths. During the past week there were 68 new confirmed cases of EVD.
Following reported cases of Ebola in Aberdeen, a coastal area in Freetown, a rapid response was activated by the District Ebola Response Centre (DERC) in collaboration with the District Health Management Team (DHMT) and partners, with quarantining of over 1,500 residents from 3 communities (Sambakula, Dance Troupe, Social Compound). As part of the response, UNICEF supported the activation of the Hotspot Busters, and conducted a rapid assessment of WASH needs in quarantined households and is working with partners to meet their WASH needs.
On 13 and 14 February 2015, UNICEF supported the Ministry of Social Welfare, Gender and Children’s Affairs (MSGWCA) to convene a Survivors Conference in Bombali District which was attended by close to 400 survivors. The conference provided an important opportunity for survivors and 70 stakeholders to share their concerns and form support groups.
On 14 February 2015, Sierra Leonean and Guinean authorities held a meeting in Koinadugu District to strengthen cross-border coordination and strategize to curb cross-border transmission. As the lead for the Social Mobilization pillar, field-based UNICEF staff participated along with other agencies, partners, traditional leaders and administrators from both countries.
UNICEF Sierra Leone requires USD 178 million for its response to the Ebola crisis until end of June 2015. To date, USD 123.9 million has been received – 70 percent of the total.