Thursday night saw the triumphant launch of Akosua Essien’s Health Africa International (HAI) project #UnitedAgstEbola, which filled the State Rooms of the House of Commons.
Generously hosted by Mr Speaker, The Rt Hon. John Bercow MP and The Rt Hon.Keith Vaz MP they paved the way for an incredibly opportunity to raise the profile of this project to the national and international media.
[contextly_sidebar id=”pjOzp6jEpxeWSouZy6I2aaisv50kWGdl”]Key note speeches were given in support of this compelling, emergency campaign to save lives in the wake of the Ebola crisis in Western Africa, including the effervescent The Lord Boateng .
The night was well attended by dignitaries, members of the House of Commons and the Cabinet such as Secretary for State for International Development, The Rt Hon. Justine Greening MP. All demonstrated a united commitment to this campaign and the vision to carry it forward.
Emelil Sande produced an award winning performance on the night with a supporting act from ShezAr.
The project seeks to provide a long term solution to the prevention and protection against the Ebola virus.
Despite optimistic figures announced by the World Health Organisation this week that new cases of Ebola were decreasing there is the ever present threat the virus could and will erupt at any time. The threat is far from over.
#UnitedAgstEbola seeks to fund over 14 NGO organisations on the ground across Western Africa to provide an intense education program to combat the beliefs and cultural practices which increase the chances of contracting Ebola.
Communication programmes in remote villages are vital to the success of this programme with emphasis on social mobilisation.
The campaign aims to raise £10 million.
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