Sweden is contributing 120 million kronor through Sida to the WHO to combat the Ebola outbreak in Congo-Kinshasa and neighboring countries.
Sweden is backing the WHO response to the Ebola outbreak with a donation of 120 million kronor via Sida. The WHO is working with the African Union’s disease control agency CDC on efforts in Congo-Kinshasa and countries such as Uganda.
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The Kenyan Ministry of Health has reassured citizens of full preparedness for Ebola threats following reports that the United States may send exposed patients to Kenya for monitoring.
The Swedish government has decided to send an additional 235 million kronor in humanitarian aid to Gaza. The funds will support health, sanitation, clean water and hygiene items.
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The World Health Organisation has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. Kenya has responded by activating its emergency preparedness measures. The Bundibugyo strain has caused 80 deaths so far.
Kenya's High Court has temporarily halted a government plan to set up an Ebola center under a US agreement. The orders came hours after Washington announced millions in funding.
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Region Dalarna plans to invest 10 million kronor to strengthen cancer care across the county. The allocation forms part of the 2027 budget proposal.
Sweden's foreign minister Maria Malmer Stenergard voiced concern that other countries may scale back bilateral aid to Ukraine now that the EU's 90 billion euro loan is finalized.
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Dalarna's infection control unit has updated its advice following new recommendations from the Public Health Agency of Sweden. Residents in Borlänge, Säter, Avesta, Smedjebacken, Ludvika and Hedemora should now get vaccinated against TBE.