Ending Ebola requires continued resources and “the right words”
03/20/2015. The Ebola epidemic in West Africa, which has affected thousands of people and left deep scars on whole communities and countries, was confirmed one year ago. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement says complacency and silence are now the greatest enemies in defeating the disease, and today it is launching an international awareness-raising campaign centred on using “the right words” to help end the disease.
The goals of the campaign – Words Against Ebola – are to promote knowledge and awareness, alleviate fear, overcome complacency, and create a community of global support to bring Ebola cases down to zero.
Medical hardware alone is no longer enough. Practices need to change, and words are the best tool for this. It will take time, however, and unwavering commitment.
Read the article on the ICRC website
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