| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/14/345 (31.03.14) |
| Publication Date | 31/03/2014 |
| Content Type | News |
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Following the recent outbreak of Ebola in West Africa, on 28 March 2014, the European Commission announced that was giving €500 000 to help contain the spread of the deadly virus in Guinea and neighbouring countries. The Commission also sent a health expert to Guinea to help assess the situation and liaise with the local authorities. The funding will be used by the Commission's humanitarian partner organization Médecins Sans Frontières for clinical management, including the isolation of patients and psychosocial support, the tracing of suspected cases as well as the training and supply of personal protective equipment for health workers. There will also be community-based awareness raising initiatives so as to help diminish the risk of the further spread of the virus. |
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| Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-345_en.htm |
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| Subject Categories | Health, Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Africa, Europe |
