This press release highlights the declaration of the 17th Ebola outbreak by the Democratic Republic of Congo in Ituri province. This new outbreak is the Bundibugyo variant, which does not have any treatment or vaccines, making the response most complex. It is also spreading rapidly as the province of North Kivu has declared one confirmed case, and Uganda has confirmed 1 case. World Vision is calling for a coordinated and cross-border response.

Launched in 2007, World Vision's programme on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene , made significant strides towards ensuring available and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all in Cambodia.

Vaccinations are life-changing for children and communities living in the world’s toughest places. Here are 10 facts

World Vision Zambia has extensive experience in implementing various donor-funded water, sanitation and hygiene programmes in communities and refugee settlements. With an average annual budget of US$4 million, World Vision Zambia’s WASH programme is addressing goal number 6 of the SDGs, which is to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. We have been implementing the Integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Programme (iWASH) since 2008 with the goal to improve the health status of .mothers and children under the age of 5.

With WASH facilities and heating, students like Hayat can now learn in safe, warm classrooms that restore hope for the future.

Capability Statement - Inclusive Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

Written by Rand Ishaqat, Communications Assistant at World Vision Syria Response, Jordan