Google is launching a campaign to help battle the deadly virus Ebola, following in the footsteps of Facebook.
Google's Chief Executive Officer Larry Page also announced Monday that the company will donate $2 for every dollar it raises on its website and will give $10 million to nonprofits that are fighting the virus in West Africa including: Doctors Without Borders, International Rescue Committee, UNICEF, Partners in Health and Save the Children.
"These organizations are doing remarkable work in very difficult circumstances to help contain this outbreak," Page said in a blog post. "We hope our contribution will help them have an even greater impact."
The Page Foundation will also donate $15 million to prevent the spread of Ebola.
Google is joining the public fundraising landscape after Facebook's recent efforts. The largest social network added a button to the top of the News Feed, allowing users to donate to the cause. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg donated $25 million to fight the virus last month.
It is expected that the California-based company will give about $7.5 million to reduce the risk of further outbreak. Thus far, Ebola has infected over 13,000 people and has taken the lives of about 5,000 people.
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