Woman at London hospital tests negative for Ebola
A woman who is being treated in a south London hospital for a haemorrhagic fever has tested negative for Ebola, officials have said.
How to donate to the DEC Ebola Crisis Appeal
There are several ways to make a donation to the Disasters Emergency Committee's Ebola Crisis Appeal. You can:
- Visit www.dec.org.uk
- Call the 24 hour hotline on 0370 60 60 900
- Donate £5 by texting the word SUPPORT to 70000
- Donate over the counter at any high street bank or post office or send a cheque
DEC brings together 13 leading UK aid charities: ActionAid UK, Age International, British Red Cross, Cafod, Care International, Christian Aid, Concern Worldwide, Islamic Relief, Merlin, Oxfam, Plan UK, Save the Children, Tearfund and World Vision.
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Ebola orphans 'left abandoned' in west Africa
Even family members are refusing to care for some of the orphans because they are so scared about contracting the deadly virus.
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Disasters Emergency Committee launches Ebola appeal
For the first time in its 50-year history, the Disasters Emergency Committee is asking for public help in response to a disease outbreak.