In a letter that Lutheran World Federation General Secretary Martin Junge addressed to the congregations in West Africa, he expressed deep appreciation for the “self-sacrificing commitment” of medical workers, congregation communities and volunteers to halt the spread of Ebola in Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone.
“With deep sorrow we follow the daily news of the catastrophic Ebola epidemic that has struck several West African countries, in particular Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Our sympathy is with the many families and individuals who have suffered [from the consequences of this epidemic], including in the congregations of our federation. We are moved by the self-sacrifice of the medical workers in caring for the sick and saving their lives,” said Junge.
Prepared in accordance with LWF news of 29 August.
photo: BBC “Ebola death toll reaches 2,288, says World Health Organization” (09.09.2014)
Editor’s note: as of 6 September 2014, the World Health Organization has confirmed 2,288 deaths from the Ebola virus. The WHO notes that these deaths, which have occurred over the past three weeks, make up approximately 50% of the total number of those infected with the Ebola virus.
Aļesja Lavrinoviča