Sweden allocated on Tuesday an additional 105 million SEK (14.69 million U. S. dollars) in humanitarian support to efforts aimed at stopping the Ebola epidemic in West Africa.

According to a press release from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the funds "will primarily be given to UN bodies (UNICEF, WHO and WFP) in their joint efforts to fight the epidemic." And Sweden's total contribution to fight the epidemic has amounted to some SEK 145 million.

"The UN is now focusing on stopping the spread of the virus and ensuring that those affected receive medical care. Success depends upon the world working together in a forceful and coordinated manner," Isabella Lovin, Minister for International Development Cooperation was quoted as saying.

"Helping people and stopping the spread of the virus depends on ensuring that healthcare staff can work in an efficient manner," said Lovin. "Safe working conditions and the opportunity to themselves receive medical care are vital for doctors and nurses from other countries to be willing to volunteer."

According to the release, Swedish government is currently considering what other measures Sweden can take to help in the fight against the ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa. (1 U.S. dollar = 7.15 SEK)