AFD Receives Award for Marburg Disease Emergency Response
Action For Development received a certificate of appreciation from the Southern Ethiopia Regional Government in recognition of its contribution to the Marburg virus disease response. By launching an emergency response to halt the virus in Jinka, Action For Development contributed by providing hygiene supplies, medicines, medical equipment, apparel for medical professionals, as well as supplying water and setting water facilities in schools.
It is recalled that the Ministry of Health announced on January 18, 2018 (E.C.), that Ethiopia has brought the Marburg virus under control.
