Wednesday was a day of silence when Prof. Chukwu Onyebuchi, the Minister of Health, announced that five Nigerians had been infected with the Ebola Virus. They had contracted the virus from the late Patrick Sawyer. In total, Nigeria has now recorded 7 cases of the disease (including the nurse and the Liberian who are now dead). The other five patients are currently being tested and treated in … [Read more...]
Ebola survivors face another disease: Stigma Of Being A Victim
West Africa is witnessing the worst Ebola outbreak which has claimed over 145 lives so far. Guinea and Liberia, cities worst hit by the fatal disease, are facing more serious problem than the fatal Ebola virus. The handful of the Ebola survivors are not able to celebrate their win against death as the stigma carried by the deadly disease is making their life hell. The people who remained … [Read more...]