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29 Oct, 2014

Patient zero named

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The first patient in the current outbreak is identified as two-year-old Emile Ouamouno from the forest village of Meliandou, two hours from Guinea’s capital Conakry. His ister, Philomene, has also died, along with his mother. UNICEF official who spoke with Emile’s father:

Emile loved to dance and Philomene liked to carry little babies on her back and pretend she was a mom.

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Wendy Sandoz

So sad for this family, and for thousands of families. We need to help these people and stop the spread of this horror disease. Please donate to: https://www.unicefusa.org/donate/donate-end-preventable-deaths-children Even a little amount will help a lot. It can help towards stopping the disease coming to where you live!