Is Stigma and Ineffective communication hindering the control efforts for Ebola virus?

The current Ebola outbreak in West Africa is still going strong despite all the efforts and activities being carried out.

According to Keiji Fukuda, MD, WHO assistant director-general for health security and David Nabarro, MD, senior UN coordinator, some of the factors contributing to the inability to conquer the disease are:

• Not enough beds at the hospital or transportation to the hospital
• Affected affected communities are uninformed about the facts of the disease, how to make a decision and steps to protect themselves
• Stigma attached with the disease and the patients suffering from it

WHO has launched the Ebola response roadmap which includes formation and execution of a plan to coordinate the international response to the outbreak.
Turacoz Healthcare Solutions, as a concerned medical communication company understands the importance of proper communication to the community including healthcare professionals. An extensive health campaign supported by an effective communication can really go a long way to eradicate the disease, reduce the disease burden and improve the overall health outcome of the community.

Read more at http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/831079?nlid=64443_2046&src=wnl_edit_medn_peds&spon=9