VOICED : Health workers in Sierra Leone risk lives to battle Ebola

The transcript discusses the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone, highlighting the sacrifices of healthcare workers who risked and lost their lives. It covers the impact on families and communities, the challenges faced due to inadequate protective measures, and the efforts by regional authorities to control the outbreak through training and support. The narrative underscores the severity of the crisis and the dedication of those involved in combating the virus.

What was the main challenge faced by the doctor in Freetown?

• Managing patients and explaining the disease

• Traveling to other countries

• Finding a cure for Ebola

• Training new healthcare workers

Why is the loss of healthcare workers during the Ebola outbreak considered a 'double blow'?

• Because they were not given proper protective gear

• Because they were willing to risk their lives for others

• Because they were also victims of the virus

• Because they were the only ones who could treat Ebola

What precaution is necessary when handling the corpse of an Ebola victim?

• Quarantining the body for 21 days

• Burning the body to eliminate the virus

• Use of protective gear to prevent infection

• Immediate burial without ceremony

How many healthcare workers have died from Ebola in Sierra Leone over the last three months?

• 15

• 32

• 50

• 100

What is the estimated number of people affected by quarantine measures in Sierra Leone?

• 2,000,000

• 1,000,000

• 5,000,000

• 500,000