23 South African health workers to be deployed to treat Ebola in Sierra Leone under ASEOWA. The African Union Support to Ebola Outbreak in West Africa (ASEOWA), in collaboration with the South African government, is sending 23 South African health workers to Ebola affected countries. This deployment is the second for South Africa, following an independent deployment on January 23. The first group is stationed at the Goderich Emergency Ebola Treatment Centre on the outskirts of Freetown, Sierra Leone.

We talk to Dr Mustapha Siddiki Kaloko, AU Commissioner for Social Affairs. How successful were the previous deployments? Has there been a downturn in new cases? Also, in this edition of “Tam Tam Express”, we discuss the pertinent issue of “Ending poverty by 2030” with Matti Navelou,, Global Campaign Manager for “Global Poverty Project” and Spokesperson for the Campaign. Is a world without extreme poverty by 2030 within reach? Take action in support of the world’s poor by becoming a global citizen. We tell you how! Get on board with the “Show your Selfie Campaign”. Tune in for more!