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Sierra Leone: Scaling Up Ebola Response:'Together We Must Do More'
WFP, 6 November 2014
At the end of a three-day visit to Sierra Leone, during which she met with government officials and key actors in the fight against Ebola, the UN World Food Programme (WFP)… Read more »
Ebola Progress in Sierre Leone - 'Together We Must Do More' - WFP
Sierre Leone and international partners have made "a lot of progress" assisting victims of Ebola, the World Food Programme Executive Director Ertharin Cousin said following a three-day visit. "But we all have more work to do." The disease continues to claim more and more lives, leaving behind orphans and other survivors and and creating severe social and economic challenges.
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6 November 2014
WFP Executive Director Ertharin Cousin Visits Ebola-Hit Sierra Leone
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The UN World Food Programme Executive Director Ertharin Cousin visited Ebola-stricken Sierra Leone and joined WFP staff for a food distribution in ... see more »
The Kerry Town Ebola treatment centre was built in partnership with the UK’s Department for International Development and the Ministry of Defence.
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West Africa: We'll Deliver Food Assistance in Ebola-Hit Sierra Leone for As Long As Is Necessary, Says WFP Head
RFI, 6 November 2014
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Sierra Leone: Treatment Centre for a Country Stricken by Ebola
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Sierra Leone: Health Ministry Mourns Dr. Godfrey George
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Sierra Leone: Ebola Claims Fifth Doctor
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International Medical Corps, 4 November 2014
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Sierra Leone: President Koroma Calls for Discipline to Win Fight Against Ebola
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Sierra Leone: 'Kerry Town Treatment Centre Is World Class' - President Koroma
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Sierra Leone: UN Ebola Mission Chief On 'Mixed Picture' in Sierra Leone, Involvement of Nato and Ebola Stats
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Sierra Leone: There Should Be No New Transmission - Says President Koroma
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