Ebola: David Beckham records Ebola video

David Beckham has described the world’s deadliest outbreak of Ebola as “heart-wrenching” as he spearheads a “race against time” to beat the epidemic.
Around 9,000 people have been infected so far this year - with nearly 4,500 killed by the virus.
He appears in a video to be screened across Sierra Leone - the worst hit country - highlighting ways to prevent the spread of the bug.
It will be broadcast across national TV, in town halls and community centres across Sierra Leone, as well as on giant outdoor screens and in football stadiums.
The video aims to help break down the stigma and shame connected to the disease, highlight the importance of cleanliness, and encourage more people to protect themselves and seek medical help if they have symptoms.
In his role as a UNICEF ambassador, Beckham, 39, has also recorded a second video message urging people around the world to support and donate to Unicef’s urgent Ebola appeal.
Beckham visited Sierra Leone in 2008 and went to the town of Makeni, which has been particularly badly hit by Ebola, with many victims being young children.
New figures published by UNICEF reveal around 3,700 children have already lost one or both parents to Ebola.
In the video message, Beckham says: “Six years ago, I travelled to Sierra Leone with Unicef.
“I was inspired and honoured to have met so many amazing people and to see the beautiful country.
While there I was lucky enough to get a glimpse into the lives of children in remote villages and the challenges they faced in a country then devastated by civil war.
“Today, the courageous people of Sierra Leone are facing an invisible enemy - a ferocious Ebola disease that’s spreading fast across West Africa.”
In the video to be shown around the world, Beckahm adds: “The images are heart-wrenching. As a father, I can’t imagine what it must feel like, seeing your child suffer and feeling so helpless.
“But there is something you can do. Unicef is on the ground, working around the clock to protect children and families from this deadly virus.