NAIROBI (REUTERS)

⁠The World Health Organisation chief ​announced a $518 ​million ‌six-month plan ⁠to fight ​Ebola on Friday, voicing optimism that the outbreak ‌could be contained.

"We're not starting ‌from zero, this plan draws ​from previous outbreaks and recent health emergencies," said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom ‌Ghebreyesus, announcing ​a joint plan with Africa Centres for Disease Control ​and ‌Prevention from ⁠June ‌to ‌November.

"Containing Ebola requires political ⁠commitment, sustained finances and ​trust in engaging the communities," he said.