HIGHLIGHTS
The total number of confirmed cases rose by three this week to 3,332 from 3,329. Two of the confirmed case were in Matam in Conakry and one was in the Moussayah sub-prefecture of Forécariah. (WHO, Ebola Situation Report, 10-16 August 2015).
The number of confirmed deaths remained at 2,072 this past week with a total count of 2,524 confirmed and probable deaths.
UNICEF supported number of social events, including a dance competition, highlighting the need to support Ebola survivors. The National Coordination is also planning a meeting before the end of this month to examine this very issue.
The school year finished on 8 August 2015. There were no cases of children or teachers contracting the virus at school showing good implementation of the hygiene and safety protocols developed by UNICEF and partners.
Preliminary figures from the meningitis immunization campaign supported by UNICEF show that a total of 2,445,325 children and young people under the age of 30 years old were vaccinated.
UNICEF and partners this week registered 19 children who have lost one or both parents due to Ebola, bringing the total number of orphans registered so far to 6,179.
Cash transfers were made to 264 caretakers of 1,057 orphans, bringing the total number of orphans who have received transfers to 5,352. UNICEF and partners also organized 1,076 play and recreation sessions, in which 1,628 children who had not previously taken part participated. To date, 108,820 children have received psychosocial support.
The campaign with the Ministry of Interior and Security continued for a second week in Conakry, with police checking 8,507 cars and 616 for corpses and sick passengers. All vehicles were given the all clear.