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DETROIT (AP) — Detroit's West African communities are rallying to raise money and awareness to help families suffering from the Ebola virus overseas, as well as those in Michigan feeling the effects of the crisis.
The Detroit News reports (http://bit.ly/1nunlcm ) the Liberian Association of Michigan on Saturday held a prayer vigil and panel discussion. The association aims to raise $5,000 and had raised about $2,000 as of Saturday.
The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak an international public health emergency and says nearly 3,000 West Africans have died.
Rev. Charles Boague of Second Grace United Methodist Church says it's important to offer council and prayer when an epidemic is harming a country that is "ill prepared" to provide needed medical services. His uncle, nephew and nephew's mother have died from the virus.
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Information from: The Detroit News, http://detnews.com/
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