Nations urged to donate cash and resources to fight Ebola virus

The World Health Organisation has urged nations to donate money and resources to stop the spread of ebola as it declared the outbreak in West Africa to be an international public health emergency.

Meanwhile, Nigeria’s president has declared a national state of emergency.

Goodluck Jonathan said in a statement that the relevant agencies must ensure all possible steps are taken “to effectively contain the threat of the ebola virus in line with international protocols and best practices”.