Fast-Tracking Funding for Epidemic Preparedness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
A case study on fast-tracking funding for epidemic preparedness in the Democratic Republic of Congo .
Flexible funding for epidemic response is a game-changer
In her latest op-ed for Think Global Health, our Senior Vice President for Prevent Epidemics, Amanda McClelland, explains how early access to flexible funding at the first sign of an outbreak can save tens—or even hundreds of thousands of dollars—in addition to lives and livelihoods. Get the full story at Think Global Health.
Sharing lessons from dedicated preparedness teams
The Prevent Epidemics team held the first-ever gathering of its dedicated preparedness teams, also known as acceleration teams, in Nairobi, Kenya. Teams from DRC, Ethiopia, Liberia and Uganda gathered with RTSL staff from the global and Nigeria offices to share their successes and challenges in making epidemic preparedness a priority in their countries.
Democratic Republic of Congo: addressing complex health challenges through preparation and training
DRC faced enormous health care challenges well before the onset of COVID-19.
Addressing Complex Challenges Through Training and Preparation in DRC
In partnership with the Alliance for International Medical Action and the Ministry of Health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we’ve supported COVID-19 trainings for health care workers in over 30 facilities across the country.
Leveraging World Bank Funding for Epidemic Preparedness
We worked with leaders from the ministries of health, agriculture, environment, and finance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo at a project management bootcamp, aligning priorities to step up epidemic preparedness and leverage funds from the World Bank’s $150M REDISSE IV program.
Rwanda prepares for Ebola
Rwanda conducted a simulation exercise to prepare for new cases of Ebola entering the country from neighboring DRC. Read what they learned…