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Canada Announces Emergency Contribution to Fight Ebola Virus Outbreak
April 18, 2014 - The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, the Honourable John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, today announced a joint funding contribution of $1,285,000 to address the current outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa.
?In a situation like the current Ebola outbreak in West Africa, it is of critical importance to implement measures to end the chain of transmission,? said Minister Paradis. ?We must ensure strong surveillance and investigation as well as a coordinated response to new or suspected cases. Canada?s support will play a critical role in responding to and preventing the spread of this deadly disease.?
?Biological threats such as the current Ebola outbreak do not recognize borders,? said Minister Baird. ?They represent a global problem that requires coordinated international action across multiple sectors, including health and security. Canada?s contribution underscores the importance of obtaining cooperation from various sectors to help prevent, detect and rapidly respond to infectious diseases.?
?The Government of Canada welcomes the World Health Organization?s rapid efforts to address this outbreak of Ebola, one of the most virulent diseases known to humans,? said Minister Ambrose. ?Canada is pleased to join other countries in this response and urges other donors to support the WHO.?
A backgrounder follows.
http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2014/04/18a.aspx?lang=eng
April 18, 2014 - The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, the Honourable John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, today announced a joint funding contribution of $1,285,000 to address the current outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa.
?In a situation like the current Ebola outbreak in West Africa, it is of critical importance to implement measures to end the chain of transmission,? said Minister Paradis. ?We must ensure strong surveillance and investigation as well as a coordinated response to new or suspected cases. Canada?s support will play a critical role in responding to and preventing the spread of this deadly disease.?
?Biological threats such as the current Ebola outbreak do not recognize borders,? said Minister Baird. ?They represent a global problem that requires coordinated international action across multiple sectors, including health and security. Canada?s contribution underscores the importance of obtaining cooperation from various sectors to help prevent, detect and rapidly respond to infectious diseases.?
?The Government of Canada welcomes the World Health Organization?s rapid efforts to address this outbreak of Ebola, one of the most virulent diseases known to humans,? said Minister Ambrose. ?Canada is pleased to join other countries in this response and urges other donors to support the WHO.?
A backgrounder follows.
http://www.international.gc.ca/media/aff/news-communiques/2014/04/18a.aspx?lang=eng