Ebola can be stopped

I am sure you have heard about the Ebola outbreak in some parts of West Africa, affecting Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea in particular. It's the worst outbreak ever recorded - over 1,000 people have died.
Some of the affected countries have some of the weakest health systems in the world. Not enough trained doctors and nurses. Clinics without enough supplies to diagnose and treat patients. Lack of running water or reliable electricity in some villages is also compounding the crisis.

Just days ago, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a global health emergency.
This crisis is showing just how important it is to have strong health systems in place. And it's why ONE members like you continue to fight for long-term investments in health.

In this case, governments and institutions around the world are beginning to step up, pledging resources in response to the World Health Organization's emergency appeal.

ONE members have asked us how to help. If our governments don't step up, we’ll be calling on you to use your voice. But what you can do is to help educate others about how Ebola spreads and how they can minimise their chances of contracting it.
Many other organisations that deliver vital services are already in West Africa working hard to save lives and protect communities.  Find out what they are doing and how you can help