National Ebola Response Centre (NERC) EBOLA OUTBREAK UPDATES---November 4, 2014

Ø  DISCHARGED CASES

• Total Survived and Released Patients  =  836

There Should Be No New Transmission - Says President Koroma

By State House Communications Unit

As government continues to roll out its new approach in combating the spreading Ebola virus, President Ernest Bai Koroma on Tuesday 4^th November admonished Members of Parliament, councilors, the Mayor of Freetown, Tribal heads and religious leaders to intensify efforts to break the chain of transmission of the Ebola virus disease (EVD).

New "Military Approach" to Ebola War in Sierra Leone - President Ernest Bai Koroma

At the Miatta Conference Center in Freetown about thirty minutes ago, President Ernest Bai Koroma told the assembled tribal headmen/women, councilors, and parliamentarians of the Western Area of Freetown that his government is now in a “new phase” in the Ebola War which would involve a “military approach”.

Nigerian virologist delivers scathing analysis of Africa's response to Ebola

By Kai Kupferschmidt 

VIENNA—After Oyewale Tomori finished his talk on Ebola here at theInternational Meeting on Emerging Diseases and Surveillance, there was stunned silence.

National Ebola Response Centre (NERC) EBOLA OUTBREAK UPDATES---November 3, 2014

·  DISCHARGED CASES

• Total Survived and Released Patients  =  823

EBOLA TREATMENT CENTER AT KERRY TOWN OPENS TO PATIENTS

WHAT: Kerry Town Ebola Treatment Centre dry run

WHEN: Tuesday 4 November, 9am-10am. Interviews will take place on site 10am-10.30am.

WHERE: Kerry Town, Sierra Leone

Islamic Relief USA Requests Prayers, Positive Ebola Messaging & More for Ebola Affected Countries

Dr. Anwar Kahn, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Islamic Relief, a United States based world’s recognized  non - profit has requested all its affiliates, sympathizers and Friends to offer regular prayers for the suffering people Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia, pray for the logical conclusion of the Ebola crisis and courage for the afflicted.

President Koroma Calls for Discipline to Win Fight Against Ebola

 By State House Communications Unit
As the fight against Ebola gathers momentum, President Ernest Bai Koroma on Saturday 1st November reiterated the need for traditional and religious leaders, the youth and all citizens to be disciplined and redouble their efforts in the fight to stop and eradicate the spreading Ebola virus disease in the country.

Save the Children Meets President Koroma

By State House Communications Unit

As government continues to address the current epidemic in all facets, President Ernest Bai Koroma on Friday 31st October received the Chief Executive Officer of Save the Children Justin Forsyth at his State Lodge, Hill Station.

National Ebola Response Centre (NERC) PRESS RELEASE EBOLA OUTBREAK UPDATES---November 2, 2014

·  DISCHARGED CASES

• Total Survived and Released Patients  =  820

PRESS RELEASE EBOLA OUTBREAK UPDATES---November 1, 2014

·  DISCHARGED CASES

• Total Survived and Released Patients  =  816

National Ebola Response Centre (NERC) PRESS RELEASE EBOLA OUTBREAK UPDATES---October 29, 2014

 DISCHARGED CASES

Total Survived and Released Patients  =  786

EU Director of Operations Pays Courtesy Call on President Koroma

 By State House Communications Unit

 President Ernest Bai Koroma on Wednesday 29th October received the European Union Director of Operations and Humanitarian Aid Jean-Louis De Brouwer at State House.

China, others Intensify Support to Eradicate Ebola

By State House Communications Unit

As international response to the on-going Ebola outbreak heightens, President Ernest Bai Koroma on Tuesday 28^th October received at State House another set of donations from China to boost government’s efforts to stop the outbreak.

President Koroma Issues Stern Warning to Traditional and Religious Leaders

By State House Communications Unit

HE talking to chiefs and religious leaders

On a working visit to Port Loko, Bombali and Tonkolili districts over the weekend, President Ernest Bai Koroma issued a stern warning to traditional and religious leaders to take responsibility to halt the spread of the virus in their chiefdoms and districts.

IT4D & JAMBOREE CONSULT DESIGNED A MOBILE APP THAT DETECTS EBOLA PRESENCE IN AN AREA

In response to the Ebola Scourge Innovative Technologies for Development Foundation (IT4D) and Jamboree Consultancy has designed an application that can detect the presence of Ebola Virus Disease in an area and help you prevent the disease even while you are in that area.

EBOLA OUTBREAK UPDATES---October 26, 2014

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EBOLA OUTBREAK UPDATES---October 26, 2014

Ø  DISCHARGED CASES

• Total Survived and Released Patients  =  724

National Ebola Response Centre (NERC) PRESS RELEASE EBOLA OUTBREAK UPDATES---October 25, 2014

Ø  DISCHARGED CASES

·  Total Survived and Released Patients  =  722

National Emergency Operations Centre (NERC) PRESS RELEASE EBOLA OUTBREAK UPDATES---October 24, 2014

 Ø  DISCHARGED CASES

·  Total Survived and Released Patients  =  713 (No new discharge figures reported today)

President Koroma Receives German Ebola Coordinator

By State House Communications

President Ernest Bai Koroma on Thursday 23rd October also received at State House the German Coordinator on Ebola Ambassador Walter Lindner.