Highlights
Three new cases have been reported in Guinea this week. No new cases were reported in Liberia or Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone’s last confirmed case tested negative for the second time and has been released.
Preliminary figures from the meningitis immunization campaign in Guinea supported by UNICEF show that 2,445,325 million children and young people under 30 years old were vaccinated.
Ahead of schools opening on 31 August and 7 September in Sierra Leone and Liberia respectively, activities are taking place around hygiene, pedagogy and psychosocial support.
The deteriorating political situation in GuineaBissau continues to delay the implementation of preparedness measures; however WHO is working with partners to conduct training and identify required resources in the absence of high-level sign off on protocols.