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Ebola death toll in West Africa almost 2,100: WHO
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2014/09/05/377800/ebola-death-toll-in-w-africa-at-2100/
The World Health Organization (WHO) says almost 2,100 people have died of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
Following a two-day crisis meeting in Geneva, the WHO also said on Friday that nearly 4,000 people have been infected with the deadly disease in five African countries since last December.
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The WHO also announced that the results from safety trials for two prototype vaccines will be available in November.
"If proven safe, a vaccine could be available in November 2014 for priority use in healthcare workers."
Also on Friday, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said the world body will establish an Ebola crisis center to stop the epidemic within six to nine months.
"The goal is to stop Ebola transmission in affected countries within six to nine months, and to prevent the international spread of the virus," Ban said.
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The European Union also stated that it will provide ?140 million ($180 million) in funding to help fight Ebola.
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http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2014/09/05/377800/ebola-death-toll-in-w-africa-at-2100/
The World Health Organization (WHO) says almost 2,100 people have died of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
Following a two-day crisis meeting in Geneva, the WHO also said on Friday that nearly 4,000 people have been infected with the deadly disease in five African countries since last December.
...
The WHO also announced that the results from safety trials for two prototype vaccines will be available in November.
"If proven safe, a vaccine could be available in November 2014 for priority use in healthcare workers."
Also on Friday, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said the world body will establish an Ebola crisis center to stop the epidemic within six to nine months.
"The goal is to stop Ebola transmission in affected countries within six to nine months, and to prevent the international spread of the virus," Ban said.
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The European Union also stated that it will provide ?140 million ($180 million) in funding to help fight Ebola.
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