Ebola: US ambassador hits out at countries failing to help west Africa

From Aid | The Guardian Mon Oct 27 2014, 04:42:49

Samantha Power begins tour of worst-affected countries with criticism of international efforts

The US ambassador to the United Nations has criticised the level of international support for nations hit by Ebola as she begins a tour of west African nations at the epicentre of the deadly outbreak.

Samantha Power said before arriving in Guinea on Sunday that too many leaders were praising the efforts of countries like the US and Britain to accelerate aid to the worst-affected nations, while doing little themselves.

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