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.