Fwd: EBOLA CASES NO LONGER RISING IN GUINEA, LIBERIA – UN HEALTH AGENCY

Web version   New York Nov 19 2014 6:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  In Conakry, Guinea, a mobilizer teaches children about proper handwashing techniques, which help prevent the spread of diseases, including Ebola. Photo: UNICEF/Timothy La Rose EBOLA CASES NO LONGER RISING IN GUINEA, LIBERIA – UN HEALTH AGENCY The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) reported today that the number of Ebola cases is "no longer increasing nationally in Guinea and Liberia, but is still increasing in Sierra Leone", and that preparedness teams have been sent this week to Benin, Burkina Faso, Gambia and Senegal. Read more RELATED Ebola: DR Congo declares end to outbreak, as top footballers join global fight against virus The United Nations today praised the end of an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as some of the world's top football players, including Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Neymar Jr, announced they are joining the Organization's fight to help raise global awareness in the fight against the deadly virus. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media

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