ΕUROPEAN COMMISSION:EU mobilises efforts to end Ebola and alleviate its impact

EU mobilises efforts to end Ebola and alleviate its impact

The European Union is scaling up its response to the Ebola epidemic. Copyright: ©MSF/Martin Zinggl

The “Ebola: from emergency to recovery” conference is taking place in Brussels under the patronage of the European Union. While international efforts have reduced the number of Ebola infections, it is critical to prevent an increase in new cases.

The “Ebola: from emergency to recovery” conference is taking place in Brussels under the organisation and patronage of the European Union.
While international efforts have reduced the number of Ebola infections in recent months, it is critical to maintain the momentum to prevent a sharp increase in new cases.
The conference today aims to sustain the international mobilisation and to plan the next steps in the fight both against the current outbreak and the Ebola virus in general.

Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, said: "To end Ebola and ensure sustainable development in the affected region is the best way to honour the memory of the victims. I would also like to pay tribute to all those who have been involved in the outbreak response with expertise, dedication and courage. Together with our Member States, we have mobilised more than €1.2 billion for the fight against this disease. And we will continue to help until we win the battle against Ebola”.