ICRC WARNED FOR URGENT ACTION NEEDED TO COUNTER MAJOR THREAT TO LIFE

OVER COVID-19 IN CONFLICTS ZONES

Responsible Author: Jedi Foster P/O Rahma Sophia Rachdi | Paris, Geneva, 03/31/2020, 01:13 Time

USPA NEWS - An immediate and concerted response by states and humanitarian organizations is vital
It will be nearly impossible to fight COVID-19 in countries already devastated by conflict unless a concerted response by states and humanitarian organizations is launched immediately, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned. Plans to prevent and respond to the virus must urgently move forward before it gains a foothold in conflict zones.

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OVER 600 CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN 34 COUNTRIES IN AFRICA AS OF19 MARCH

WHO REGIONAL DIRECTOR MOETI SAYS

Responsible Author: Jedi Foster P/O Rahma Sophia Rachdi | Paris, Zanzibar, 03/24/2020, 22:12 Time

USPA NEWS - More than 600 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in 34 countries in Africa as of 19 March, compared with 147 cases one week ago. Although the region has seen a significant increase in confirmed cases recently, there are still fewer cases than in other parts of the world. “The rapid evolution of COVID-19 in Africa is deeply worrisome and a clear signal for action,” said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa. “But we can still change the course of this pandemic. Governments must draw on all of their resources and capabilities and strengthen their response.” Twelve countries in the African region are now experiencing local transmission. It is crucial that governments prevent local transmission from evolving into a worst case scenario of widespread sustained community transmission. Such a scenario will present a major challenge to countries with weak health systems.

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