Mary Robinson urges G20 to release pledged funding as Ebola outbreak in DR Congo deepens
Mary Robinson has called on G20 countries to release the full €3 billion pledged to help contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She said the virus is spreading at an unprecedented pace and warned that the situation could become serious beyond the region if it continues to advance. The appeal comes as the outbreak is described as the second largest in history.According to the figures cited, the outbreak has caused 5,000 deaths in less than six months and more than 10,000 cases have been reported. Robinson said the response needs urgent resources, especially for contact... [Continue Reading]
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