Some #Ebola updates: On Monday, Ban Ki-moon expressed concern at the recent restrictions put in place in several countries and localities applying to people who have travelled to the main Ebola-affected countries, which have put particular pressure on health care workers. “Returning health workers are exceptional people who are giving of themselves for humanity. They should not be subjected to restrictions that are not based on science. Those who develop infections should be supported, not stigmatized.” Read more at: j.mp/1wCShqu UN Special Coordinator David Nabarro said that the best way for countries to protect their people is to help stop the outbreak at source. “Think hard before you impose quarantine. You might alientate responders and could drive away those with disease.” Read his seven points on #EbolaResponse at: j.mp/1DTQiCr In Liberia, Special Representative for Ebola Emergency Response Anthony Banbury spoke with local people and gathered firsthand information. Find out more in this video.
Posted on: Sat, 01 Nov 2014 11:00:20 +0000
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