combating Ebola appears to have failed

The world seemed to lose in the fight against Ebola.
When doctors talk about the fight against Ebola in Sierra Leone, a doctor told a story about the shortcomings and deficiencies. a pediatrician and head of the humanitarian organization Cap Anamur, had just returned to Germany from Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone. There, he helped in the clinic for two weeks.

Too long. At times the tests confirmed that the little girl had contracted the disease, nurses and doctors have been in close contact with the child,. Medical staff to stay at home as a result, only two doctors continue to treat patients. Protective clothing and gloves are in short supply. This deficit in the soil, is the type of error that has marked the international response since the outbreak was detected in March.

early warning

So many missed opportunities is not just in the Cap Anamur, but many other organizations such as Doctors Without Borders has warned since April that more needs to be done. As well as asking other protective equipment and for widespread awareness campaigns.

More than 1,500 people have been killed by the Ebola virus since March
Doctors suspect that the government is too scared panic broke out and thus delayed media campaign to inform the public about Ebola. And protective clothing? In many areas affected by the virus, they are still rare. The international community simply does not have enough personal protective equipment in stock. Only now, production has been lackluster.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is responsible for coordinating international efforts to prevent the disease. Director-General of WHO said that all the people involved initially underestimated the plague. More than 1,500 people have died from Ebola since March, most of them in Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone. At the current rate of infection, more than 20,000 new cases may occur during the next six months.

We know what it takes and we know how to do it. Last week, the WHO launched a $ 490 million (372 million euros) a road map that aims to bring the outbreak under control. It emphasizes grassroots action against the disease and establish the need for caution in the cemetery. WHO would like to thank the countries that have pledged to donate funds to the plan. He asked for more countries to join the fight against Ebola.

Personal protective equipment is very important for those who care for patients

WHO can only succeed if enough staff on the ground and we see that it is not easy to find orang..Cercaan the international community for not doing enough is not going to change the situation, he said. Instead the government should provide enough money and staff to WHO to perform the job effectively.