Individuals must help slow the spread of the virus, while national and community systems must work hand in hand.
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Dr Ibrahima Soce Fall is the Assistant Director-General for Emergency Response at the World Health Organization (WHO).
Individuals must help slow the spread of the virus, while national and community systems must work hand in hand.