'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts
The article discusses the lessons learned from the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and their relevance to the current situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Patrick Faley, an Ebola survivor, shares his experiences and emphasizes the importance of community engagement and trust in managing outbreaks. Experts highlight the need for speed in response and the challenges posed by the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which lacks a vaccine.
- ▪Patrick Faley, an Ebola survivor, recalls the traumatic experiences during the West African outbreak that killed over 11,000 people.
- ▪The current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 170 deaths, prompting a response that incorporates lessons from past outbreaks.
- ▪Experts stress that community trust and engagement are crucial for controlling Ebola outbreaks, alongside medical interventions.
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'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts4 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThomas MukhwanaAfrica correspondentAFP via Getty ImagesWest Africa experienced the world's worst and most complex Ebola epidemic more than a decade ago"I saw the burial team taking eight of them," recalls Ebola survivor Patrick Faley. "They put them into a bag and carried them to the burial. I made new friends although they ended up dying. I was the only person that was left there."This week's scenes from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where medics are scrambling to respond to an outbreak of Ebola, have brought back haunting memories for those who have lived through similar crises.A decade ago Faley found himself on the front line of a similar situation in West…
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