1. ANTI - CORRUPTION COMMISSION CATHEDRAL HOUSE 3 GLOUCESTER STREET FREETOWN SIERRA LEONE, WEST AFRICA TEL: 232 - 22 221468 FAX: 232 - 22 221900 06 AUGUST 2014 PRESS STATEMENT ACC SU PPORTS THE FIGHT AGAINST EBOLA The Anti - Corruption Commission (ACC) wishes to inform the general pub lic that it is very concerned with the spate of the Ebola outbreak and accordingly extend its deepest sympathies and condolences to all bereaved families i n Sierra Leone and the West African sub - region . As a Commission, we have undertaken various preventive measures , in line with the instructions of the Health Ministry, to protect s taff and clients. In this regard, we call on those visiting the Commission to kindly comply with measures put in place. The Commission further wishes to acknowledge the response of government, local and international NGO s , civil society, international partners and other stakeholders in combating this scourge. Meanwhile, the Commis sion wis hes to warn all those engaged in the receipt and utility of Ebola funds to be mindful of the provisions of the B udget and Accountability Act of 2006 and the Anti - Corruption Act of 2008 dealing wi th M ismanagement and Misappropriation of Public and D onor Funds . Like corruption, the fight against Ebola is tough. Therefore, the Commission appeals to the general public to continue to remain law abiding and comply with instructions issued by the appropriate authorities to meet the challenges of the curre nt times. .......................................... JOSEPH FITZGERALD KAMARA COMMISSIONER