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<p>DFID is liaising urgently with governments in the region to understand their needs
for medical staff. We are also working with the Department of Health, and Public Health
England to carry out needs assessments and UK medical experts are standing by to deploy
as required and if requested by local governments.</p><p> </p><p>DFID has already
offered up to £2.5 million to the Pan American Health Organisation, which is supporting
them to provide health services including deployment of medical staff to the region.</p><p>
</p><p>The Government will continue to do all it can to support those affected.</p><p>
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