Fwd: EBOLA: UN SPECIAL ENVOY APPEALS TO LIBERIANS TO REMAIN VIGILANT, SUSTAIN RESPONSE

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Web version   New York Dec 3 2014 6:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  A health worker wearing personal protective equipment helps a colleague adjusts her cap during a training session in Sierra Leone. Photo: UNICEF/John James EBOLA: UN SPECIAL ENVOY APPEALS TO LIBERIANS TO REMAIN VIGILANT, SUSTAIN RESPONSE The United Nations Special Envoy on Ebola, Dr. David Nabarro, today took his message directly to the people of Liberia, applauding them for the progress made so far in combating the virus, but cautioning that "the most dangerous time is actually when it looks as though you are near a point where the disease is coming under control because people relax and stop being vigilant." Read more RELATED Ebola: World Bank reports economic impact in worst-hit countries to exceed $500 million in 2014 The World Bank announced today that economic growth estimates in the three countries most affected by the Ebola crisis have been revised sharply downward with the impact totalling well over half a billion dollars in 2014, as the United Nations health agency officially declared the outbreak in Spain over. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media

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