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The Role of Public Knowledge, Resources, and Innovation in Responding to the Ebola Outbreak.
May 10, 2015 Editor 0
Related Articles The Role of Public Knowledge, Resources, and Innovation in Responding to the Ebola Outbreak.
Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2015 Apr 27;:1-3
Authors: Goldstone BJ, Brown B
Abstract
Since the beginning of the recent Ebola outbreak, a sense of fear has developed among the public due to the novelty of our exposure to the virus and the ill-equipped nature of our health care systems. Media sensationalism, coupled with improper knowledge of Ebola, may have contributed to mass hysteria. Most support to tackle Ebola has been direct monetary aid. However, others are working on innovative methods to control the epidemic, including the development of rapid detection methods, experimental treatments, and a viable vaccine. Rapid screening and vaccine ideas are promising, but it is unlikely that they will be ready in the coming months. This raises the question of what other tools and technological innovation can be developed to effectively stem the spread of the outbreak. Although we hope the continued outpouring of aid and health care workers to West Africa will greatly reduce the impact of Ebola, communication, screenings, treatment, and vaccine are of central importance to stop this outbreak. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2015;0:1-3).
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