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ArchiveNov 16, 2014

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Strengthen effective, coordinated measures at ports of entry to prevent Ebola from entering the regional community, including harmonizing travel restrictions
Strengthen health systems including training, equipment, laboratories and containment, and enlist the participation of airlines in the Region in transporting specimens and response teams
Create a Regional Rapid Response Team (Carib React) able to reach any member state in 24 hours to support the national response team to contain/stop an outbreak early on
Launch an intensive public education campaign for citizens of the Region, visitors and those outside.
Organize a comprehensive resource mobilization effort including a possible Stop Ebola There and Here (Seth) Fund, to which governments, citizens and businesses here and abroad may donate
Finalize and implement the harmonized regional operational response plan by end-November, coordinated with national response plans;
Participate in capacity-building efforts at the global and regional levels to gain experience for our benefit;
Establish a Regional Coordinating Mechanism on Ebola (RCME) with CARPHA as Chair, including the CARICOM and OECS Secretariats, IMPACS, CDEMA, and inviting Cuba to participate, The RCME will report to the lead head of government on health, with the immediate responsibility to develop a comprehensive regional strategy to address Ebola preparedness in collaboration with PAHO/WHO.
Invite PAHO/WHO, the United Nations, development partners and other contributors to a meeting within one (1) month to expand the effectiveness of our collective response;
Review and reinforce the effectiveness of these measures as implemented at intercessional meeting of conference in February and the conference of heads in July 2015.

Published November 16, 2014