Home / Health / Ebola Fight Gets £50,000 Boost for PPE
Ebola Fight Gets £50,000 Boost for PPE
17 Jun
Summary
- A £50,000 grant was given to aid Ebola containment efforts.
- The donation will fund critical personal protective equipment (PPE).
- The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak a global health emergency.
A substantial donation of £50,000 has been awarded to support the ongoing fight against Ebola in central Africa. This financial aid, provided by the States of Guernsey's Overseas Aid and Development Commission, is specifically designated to procure personal protective equipment (PPE).
This critical equipment is essential for the safety of frontline healthcare professionals, allowing them to deliver care and handle deceased individuals securely. The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern on May 17th.
Deputy Jennifer Strachan emphasized the widespread fear and hardship faced by families in the DR Congo due to the outbreak. She underscored that infectious diseases transcend borders, drawing a parallel to the recent Covid-19 pandemic, and highlighted the donation as a gesture of solidarity.
