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December 2014

WASHINGTON, December 2, 2014 – The Ebola epidemic continues to cripple the economies of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, and is projected to result in negative or contracting growth in these countries next year as they

UNDP helping to coordinate payments to thousands of frontline responders New York, 1 December 2014 – To strengthen the battle against Ebola, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is working with the authorities in Guinea, Liberia

At a time when Sierra Leone, its neighbours and the international community join efforts to fight the deadly Ebola Virus Disease which has lead to more than 7,000 fatalities in West Africa, a number of

“I am totally confused as to why my President is playing mathematics with his names” says:- Alusine Njie a teacher. The President of The Gambia, His Excellency President Yayah Jammeh within four months of adding three

1 December 2014 – Exceptional efforts to respond to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa are starting to show results, but a more “nimble and flexible” approach will be needed as the outbreak evolves in

“The Ebola hits us when we are vulnerable” says Health and Sanitation Minister, Dr. Abu Bakarr Fofanah during the presentation of his vision for 2015-2016/2016-2020 for Sierra Leone’s Health System Reconstruction.   (Photo: Health and Sanitation

but public discipline must be enforced to defeat Ebola"- Members of Parliament Parliament has on 2nd December 2014, approved an Additional Financing Agreement of USD 98 million between the World Bank and the Government of Sierra Leone