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<p>The UK is taking a leading role in responding to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa,
and has so far committed £125 million towards combatting the outbreak. At the heart
of this is the provision of 700 treatment beds in Sierra Leone, providing direct medical
care for up to 8,800 patients over six months. Work is well underway on a 92 bed treatment
facility in Kerrytown which will provide 12 dedicated beds specifically for healthcare
workers.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>To support these new facilities, the UK is
funding the WHO to train over 120 health workers every week. In combination with the
training of foreign medical teams and the planned deployment of UK health professionals,
the UK’s support will enhance Sierra Leone’s capacity to quickly identify, isolate
and treat Ebola victims. In addition, the UK is trialling local-level Ebola Care Units
that will encourage people to come forward as soon as they feel unwell.</p><p> </p><p>
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