Saving Lives Now From Ebola in Africa

In his letter, Peace is a better focus than Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), David M. Brett-Major provides a vital reminder of the tragic undercurrent of violence and political instability dominating African regions currently impacted by the second worst Ebola outbreak in modern...

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Published in:Disaster medicine and public health preparedness 2021-02, Vol.15 (1), p.5-6
Main Authors: Hodge, James G., Fleming, Hannah-Kaye
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Azar, Alex M II
Commentary
Community
Cooperation
Councils
Disease control
Ebola virus
Epidemics
Health surveillance
Humanitarianism
Outbreaks
Peace
Public health
Vaccines
Violence
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Summary:In his letter, Peace is a better focus than Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), David M. Brett-Major provides a vital reminder of the tragic undercurrent of violence and political instability dominating African regions currently impacted by the second worst Ebola outbreak in modern history. He characterizes health-centric activities as a “common mistake” to remedy the “vicious cycle” of endemic violence and disease outbreaks in DRC and surrounding areas. What is truly needed is a “concerted peace and development process, with health as a voice in a chorus – not alone.”
ISSN:1935-7893
1938-744X
DOI:10.1017/dmp.2019.135