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Liberia: Humanitarian Bulletin West and Central Africa Special Ebola Issue: August /September 2014

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Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone
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HIGHLIGHTS

  • There are presently 3,685 cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in West Africa- quadruple the figure reported at the beginning of July.

  • WHO are expecting a cumulative total of 20,000 Ebola cases before the epidemic ends.

  • Senegal reports first Ebola case. Outbreak in DRC in August is of a different strain.

  • Newly appointed UN Ebola Response Coordinator, Dr. David Nabarro visits West Africa and defines priorities.

  • FAO warns that disruptions in trade and marketing activities have resulted in sharp price rises, affecting food security.

  • UNHAS is providing flights within the affected countries.

  • 980 additional beds in Ebola treatment facilities are needed Ebola Outbreak Update Five countries affected, more than 3,500 cases in three worst countries.


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