An Ebola outbreak appeal

The Ebola outbreak in West Africa has been declared an international health emergency by the World Health Organization.

More than 4,922* children and adults have so far been killed by the disease - mostly in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Many other countries are on high alert.

Ebola is one of the most virulent diseases known. There is no vaccine or cure.

Plan is on the ground fighting the outbreak in communities across Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Our response includes:

• Running public health information campaigns - including radio broadcasts
• Providing medical kits
• Distributing food aid
• Training health workers in effective infection control procedures
• Setting-up hand washing stations at schools, health posts and other public facilities to help keep families safe..

• Ebola outbreak appeal

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    Put #HandsOnHearts on social media to show your support for children affected by Ebola.
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    Plan is fighting the spread of Ebola through public health campaigns - including radio broadcasts.
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    Washing hands can help kill the virus. Plan has set up hand washing stations in schools, health posts and other public facilities.
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    A Plan staff member demonstrates how to use chlorine spray and hand washing points.
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    Plan-supported youths launching an awareness raising campaign in their village.
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    In partnership with the World Food Programme, Plan is distributing thousands of food rations to families affected by Ebola in Guinea.
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    Each vital food ration contains rice, salt, sugar, oil and peas.
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    Put #HandsOnHearts on social media to show your support for children affected by Ebola.
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    Plan is fighting the spread of Ebola through public health campaigns - including radio broadcasts.

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  Help children, families and caregivers

  The Ebola outbreak in West Africa has been declared an international health emergency by the World Health Organization.

  More than 4,922* children and adults have so far been killed by the disease - mostly in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Many other countries are on high alert.

  Ebola is one of the most virulent diseases known. There is no vaccine or cure.

  Plan is on the ground fighting the outbreak in communities across Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Our response includes:

  • Running public health information campaigns - including radio broadcasts
  • Providing medical kits
  • Distributing food aid
  • Training health workers in effective infection control procedures
  • Setting-up hand washing stations at schools, health posts and other public facilities to help keep families safe.

  *According to World Health Organization, 25 October 2014.

  Donate to the appeal

  We urgently need funds to support our life-saving work. Please make a donation today.

Information by http://plan-international.org/