Africa: In Guinea, As Ebola Spread Slows, Ban Pledges UN Support Towards Total Eradication

20 December 2014

Cautioning that much remains to be done to wipe out Ebola in Guinea, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today that joint national, regional and global efforts have "significantly" slowed the spread of the deadly virus, giving hope to thousands of people and providing space for communities to look ahead to socio-economic recovery.

"Thanks to the determination of national authorities, the mobilization of affected populations and with partners around the world, the spread of the virus has been significantly slowed in some regions of the country," said Mr. Ban during a press conference in Conakry alongside Guinean President Alpha Condé.

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