EBOLA HIGHLIGHTS: Ebola is causing mental health problems in Sierra Leone, with the country’s overstretched health system unable to deal with the psychosocial legacy of the outbreak, according to a report by the International Medical Corps. Kevin Noone, executive director of IMC in the UK, said the long-term effects of the Ebola crisis in West Africa are only just becoming apparent. “The mental health consequences need to be addressed now to prevent another crisis months down the line.” (Guardian, London) According to a study, the Ebola outbreak could be stopped by June in Liberia, as 80% of the sick persons are in the hospital and the actual level of vigilance and prevention is maintained. (Le Figaro, Paris)
Posted on: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 15:59:14 +0000
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