World Bank Announces Large Post-Ebola Package

In line with an appeal made by the presidents of the worst-affected countries, the five priority areas for the additional funding include: strengthening health systems; agriculture; education; cash transfers and other social protection programs; and lifesaving infrastructure such as electricity, water, sanitation and roads.

An MSF health team carrying a suspected Ebola patient from a remote hamlet (file photo).

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