UN General Assembly
2014

an appropriate treatment for the disease is discovered increases the number of victims and causes it to spread to new areas. Despite the measures adopted and the efforts made, to date, Africa has not managed to successfully deal with the epidemic. I therefore appeal to the international community from this rostrum to work efficiently to provide necessary vaccines for people affected by the Ebola virus, to support measures to control its prevention and spread, and to increase investments in the field of scientific research in virology and endemic diseases, as well as to provide assistance to countries affected by that scourge. In this context, we welcome the actions and initiatives taken by some States and international organizations on behalf of the countries affected by the spread of this disease. The phenomenon of illegal immigration and the tragedies it engenders daily prompt us to take strong action to find efficient and rapid solutions. We cannot simply count the bodies that wash up onto the beaches or undertake rescue operations at sea for thousands of migrants crammed in unsafe boats. Illegal immigration