News outlets report European and Asian nations are stepping up their response to the West African Ebola epidemic.

Agence France-Presse: Britain, Sweden donate to struggling U.N. Ebola Fund
“New pledges of financial aid to a U.N. Ebola fund have reached $118 million with Britain and Sweden offering sizeable contributions after U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon pleaded for more money…” (10/24).

Associated Press: China’s president pledges $81 million in Ebola aid
“China’s president on Friday pledged to provide $81 million in aid to help fight Ebola in the three West African countries at the heart of the crisis…” (10/24).