It is not a coincidence that Ebola has taken hold in nations only recently emerging from decades of conflict and poverty. Again and again, we have seen the intersection of extreme poverty and vulnerability push communities to the edge of survival and challenge our own sense of security and prosperity. This crisis only underscores the vital importance of our Agency’s mission: to end extreme poverty and promote resilient, democratic societies while advancing our security and prosperity. Even as we see positive signs in the response, we know that more must be done to keep up our momentum. Every Ebola outbreak in history has been stopped, and the current epidemic will be too. But it will continue to require great speed, cooperation, creativity, country leadership, and—most importantly—courageous men and women serving on the frontlines.
Posted on: Sat, 15 Nov 2014 03:20:13 +0000
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