Ebola Campaign for West Africa

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• on October 18, 2014
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As the ebola virus disease risks becoming endemic to parts of West Africa, the need for effective treatment and preventative practices are growing. Multiple pharmaceutical companies have joined the race to find a vaccine. Yet fast-tracking testing on humans, while simultaneously manufacturing stocks, poses efficacy concerns and commercial risk. There is no guarantee for success. At best, a usable form of immunisation will probably not be found until the virus is fairly well-entrenched in the affected population. Thus the need for preventative intervention is greatly needed.

The Ebola campaign for West Africa is a joint strategic partnership between New Generation for Africa Foundation and the Miss Universe Ghana women empowerment program that aims to provide effective early preventative intervention for Ebola through education, delivering expert training, and minimizing the spread of incorrect information to vulnerable women and children in the effected areas.

Abena Appiah, Miss Universe Ghana 2014, is a Ghanaian born model, singer/songwriter, guitarist, actress and philanthropist. Abena currently studies Fashion at Radford University College. Abena’s philosophy in life is “strive hard to achieve your goal no matter the circumstance”. As the winner of the Miss Universe Ghana 2014 pageant, Abena is proud to be part of the new Ebola campaign for West Africa.

Objectives of Campaign
The Ebola Campaign for West Africa objectives include the following:
• Promote hygienic behaviors and facilitate informed health decision
• Increase community knowledge about Ebola
• Use technology (SMS) to disseminate new updates on Ebola
• Train local healthcare workers on how to avoiding high risk scenarios
• Make provisions for women and children in communities affected by Ebola outbreak

How to get Involved

• Click Here to donate to the Ebola campaign for West Africa
• Tweet news on Ebola and use these hashtags #stopebola #noebola #education #ebola #africarising
• Upload a YouTube video to stand in solidarity with Abena Appiah, Miss Universe Ghana 2014 to raise awareness