Summary
This article dwells upon the most recent trends in treating Ebola. Researchers have acknowledged the need to start trying several drugs in the treatment of patients suffering from Ebola to speed the development of effective drugs. The disease has already caused the deaths of 5,000 West Africans (Associated Press, 2014). It is still unknown which drugs will be used in the experiment but it is expected that researchers will agree on the matter during the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene conference that will take place In New Orleans in November 2014. It is expected that such an approach will help understand which drugs help and which harm patients. It is also noted that some scientists and healthcare professionals will be banned from coming to the conference due to safety reasons. These will be professionals who traveled to certain areas in West Africa during the last twenty-one day. Some of these professionals note that such measures are counterproductive as they contribute to the development of fear among people and this is the most dangerous thing. Ironically, fear makes people less attentive and more vulnerable. Moreover, the fear leads to various maternal issues, as many doctors in the area are afraid to do Caesarean sections since they are afraid of associated blood exposure.
Relevance to Global Health Policy
Ebola is one of the deadliest diseases as it kills between 25% and 90% of infected people. It also spreads rather quickly and is now found in such West African countries as Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Due to globalization, the spread of such a virus is possible and there have been several cases in the United States and Europe. It is important to find an effective cure for this disease and prevent its spread.
Reference List
Associated Press. (2014, November 6). Health officials unveil a plan to test multiple Ebola drugs at once. Fox News.