Oxfam boss in call for funds to battle Ebola

SCOTS have been urged to give generously to a fundraising appeal for people affected by the Ebola outbreak in west Africa.

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) in Scotland said some affected areas face catastrophe within 60 days unless urgent action is taken. David MacDonald, from Renfrew, is leading Oxfam’s regional response against the disease in West Africa.

He said: “Ebola is consuming communities. We are seeing them torn apart. The Scottish people are always very generous and want to help.”