Summary Containing Ebola requires political commitment, sustained finances and trust in engaging the communities: WHO DG Tedros Adhanom
NAIROBI (Reuters) - The World Health Organization chief announced a $580 million six-month plan to fight Ebola on Friday, voicing optimism that the outbreak could be contained.
"We're not starting from zero, this plan draws from previous outbreaks and recent health emergencies," said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announcing a joint plan with Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention from June to November.
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"Containing Ebola requires political commitment, sustained finances and trust in engaging the communities," he said.
