Scores of doctors and nurses have died from the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone. As the outbreak spreads, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) says that they are stretched beyond capacity. "We simply cannot do more," said their director of operations.
Sierra Leone battles the Ebola virus —
Scores of doctors and nurses have died from the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone. As the outbreak spreads, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) says that they are stretched beyond capacity. "We simply cannot do more," said their director of operations.
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At MSF's main treatment center for Ebola patients in Kailuhun, workers dressed in protective suits spray the entrance area with chlorine.
Sierra Leone battles the Ebola virus —
At MSF's main treatment center for Ebola patients in Kailuhun, workers dressed in protective suits spray the entrance area with chlorine.
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Every aspect of the center is tightly controlled to avoid infection.
Sierra Leone battles the Ebola virus —
Every aspect of the center is tightly controlled to avoid infection.
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Doctor Stefan Kruger of MSF waits to gain access to the patients. He says that despite their "space-suits," making a human connection with patients is crucial.
Sierra Leone battles the Ebola virus —
Doctor Stefan Kruger of MSF waits to gain access to the patients. He says that despite their "space-suits," making a human connection with patients is crucial.
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A health worker gives food to patients confirmed to have Ebola. At Kailuhun, 70% of the patients will die. Those who survive <a href="http://cnn.com/2014/07/10/world/africa/ebola-survivor-red-cross/">may face stigma from their communities.</a>
Sierra Leone battles the Ebola virus —
A health worker gives food to patients confirmed to have Ebola. At Kailuhun, 70% of the patients will die. Those who survive may face stigma from their communities.
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CNN talks with Tenah Naloh, who seems to be one of the lucky few who recovered from the disease. But there is a possibility that she is still contagious, so we have to talk to her from more than two meters away at the barrier between the high and low risk zones.
Sierra Leone battles the Ebola virus —
CNN talks with Tenah Naloh, who seems to be one of the lucky few who recovered from the disease. But there is a possibility that she is still contagious, so we have to talk to her from more than two meters away at the barrier between the high and low risk zones.
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Every aspect of the center is subject to strict protocol. All protective gear must be carefully washed because any break in the chain could threaten the lives of the doctors and nurses and spread the outbreak further.
Sierra Leone battles the Ebola virus —
Every aspect of the center is subject to strict protocol. All protective gear must be carefully washed because any break in the chain could threaten the lives of the doctors and nurses and spread the outbreak further.
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The medical staff can only go in an hour at a time. After that, the sweat in their face masks becomes a risk.
Sierra Leone battles the Ebola virus —
The medical staff can only go in an hour at a time. After that, the sweat in their face masks becomes a risk.
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Earlier this week, the Sierra Leone government ordered the entire country to shut down for a day of prayer and reflection and for people to take stock of the unprecedented Ebola outbreak. Towns were completely abandoned and busy markets shuttered.
Sierra Leone battles the Ebola virus —
Earlier this week, the Sierra Leone government ordered the entire country to shut down for a day of prayer and reflection and for people to take stock of the unprecedented Ebola outbreak. Towns were completely abandoned and busy markets shuttered.
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