Treating Those Treating Ebola in Liberia

November 6, 2014

(New York Times) – As the number of people sickened with Ebola soared this summer, American and Liberian officials faced a new challenge: How could they encourage international medical workers, understandably frightened about the risks, to come help fight the disease? The officials knew they would have to provide some assurances to the workers that they would be cared for if they fell ill. Their answer, a dedicated Ebola field hospital for health workers, is scheduled to open soon outside Monrovia, the capital.