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The Red Cross assists women whose husbands were killed during uprising.
When an Ebola outbreak was declared in Guinea in March 2014, the Red Cross Society of Guinea, with support from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies responded immediately. Three months later, Red Cross staff and volunteers continue to play an active role in the response, ensuring people know how to protect themselves and prevent the spread of this deadly virus.
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Created on 30 April 1960, the Cameroon Red Cross Society was recognized by the government on 9 January 1963, and by IFRC in August that same year. The National Society has a strong volunteer base across the country which responds to conflicts and natural disasters, supporting the most vulnerable populations with their basic needs.
The National Society has also established itself as a trusted partner in the fight to eradicate polio. During a recent immunization campaign, the Cameroon Red Cross mobilized 670 volunteers to conduct mass awareness campaigns and to engage community leaders to encourage reluctant families to have their children vaccinated.
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Red Cross mobilizes teams to respond to Ebola outbreak in Guinea
Red Cross to assist more than 100,000 people affected by conflict in South Sudan
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Africa zone office (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)Katherine Mueller
Central Africa regional office (Yaoundé, Cameroon)Mirabelle Enaka
Sahel regional office (Dakar, Senegal)Moustapha Diallo
Southern Africa regional office (Gaborone, Botswana)Hansika Bhagani
Read personal accounts from Red Cross and Red Crescent employees implementing projects across sub-Saharan Africa.
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There are 49 African National Societies in the IFRC Africa zone, all in sub-Saharan Africa. Find a list and contact details here.
The 5 Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies in northern Africa, are part of the IFRC Middle East and North Africa zone. Find a list and contact details here.