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ACCRA. – Ghana is to serve as the headquarters for the newly established UN Mission for Ebola Emergency Response (UNMEER). The office will be located in Accra with offices in each of the three most affected countries, namely Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea, the UN Information Centre said in a statement on Mon- day. The mission will support national efforts and reinforce government leadership.
Additionally, Ghana’s international airport will be used for the vital air bridge.
The establishment of UNMEER follows the unanimous adoption of General Assembly Resolution 69 / 1.
In his remarks to the UN General Assembly last Thursday, UN Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon noted that UNMEER will provide a platform for wide-ranging international efforts and will have five priorities: stop the outbreak, provide treatment, provide essential services, preserve stability and prevent outbreaks in non-affected countries.
The mission is expected to also emphasise community outreach, training and education especially among local leaders, including traditional and religious leaders. – Xinhua.
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