U.S. calls for global cooperation as Ebola response exceeds US$512 million

strategy was built on three priorities: preventing Ebola from spreading beyond affected areas, containing the outbreak at its source through proven public health interventions and mobilising international support to accelerate a science-based global response.

He added that the support had strengthened 184 health facilities, enabled the operation of 12 specialised Ebola treatment centres and reached more than one million people with lifesaving public health messaging aimed at encouraging early reporting of symptoms and reducing misinformation surrounding the disease.says the increased support calls for stronger international cooperation and sustained investment in public health systems to contain the outbreak, strengthen preparedness and prevent future epidemics.