ebola outbreak appeal

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This isan emergency appeal to help communities affected by the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa. Ebola has claimed more than 720 lives across Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia, in what is the worst outbreak of the disease in history. along with governments and aid agencies in the region, is increasing efforts to prevent the spread of the virulent disease. This outbreak, which began in Guinea in March, has a fatality rate of more than 50 per cent. Fighting the disease we are working within affected communities, and those at risk of being affected, to educate people on how to prevent further infections. Red Cross workers are disposing of the bodies of those who have died, which remain infectious, and are also trying to trace people who may have come into contact with Ebola. Invaluable support Ebola’s symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea and, in some cases, internal and external bleeding. There is currently no cure or vaccine for the Ebola virus, although its spread can be prevented. Mandeep Mudhar, British Red Cross West Africa emergency response, said: “This outbreak shows no signs of abating, but we are doing everything we can to prevent new infections and help raise awareness about the disease. Our unique position in providing community health and hygiene promotion work is essential in avoiding further spread of the Ebola virus across the region, so money raised from this appeal will be invaluable in contributing to this fight. “Our volunteers are working tirelessly within communities and we are increasing our efforts to help more people.”

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  • k mast
  • Donated on Aug 20, 2014
  • keep up the good work

£450.00
  • jeff
  • Donated on Aug 18, 2014
  • God help Africa with this virus,we sgould all help

£250.00

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2 donors
  • k mast
  • Donated on Aug 20, 2014
  • keep up the good work

£450.00
  • jeff
  • Donated on Aug 18, 2014
  • God help Africa with this virus,we sgould all help

£250.00

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