Liberian Leader Warns Ebola Risks Causing A 'Lost Generation'
By: Reuters
Source: Huffington
Post
It is not new news that Ebola
is a deadly disease; however it is tragic that people are almost numb to
hearing the word Ebola and reacting to it with no concern. In the infancy of
this disease the world was flustered and had no idea what extreme measures had
to be taken to control this disease from spreading. After the disease spread to
the U.S. and Spain peoples’ attention automatically reared from Africa, where
the disease was first established, and began to aid only those who lived
outside of Africa. Liberian President,
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is worried that the new generation of Liberians will
become a ‘lost generation’, because they receive no care when infected.
Johnson
Sirleaf called the international reaction to the outbreak in Liberia "Inconsistent and lacking in clear
direction or urgency."(1) She later stated in an open letter to BBC World Services
that, "We all have a stake in the battle against Ebola" (1) She believes that it is immensely important
for the world to take into consideration, at the least, the poor and helpless
people of Liberia, whose lives are being taken by this deadly disease.
She hopes that the world will not only help
those outside of Liberia but also the infected citizens in Liberia. It is wrong
to leave these people defenseless against a murderer such as Ebola, only
because they are not wealthy and live in a third world country. They are also
people whom we share this planet with. "It is the duty of all of us, as
global citizens, to send a message that we will not leave millions of West
Africans to fend for themselves against an enemy that they do not know, and
against whom they have little defense."(1) The world must take down this
disease together and no country or person should be left out of this fight, for
health and survival.
I believe everyone should read this article because it is
incredible informative of the situation in Liberia. It also shows people that
they must help the people living in those unfortunate circumstances. I believe
as a civilized and caring people of this world we must help and cure those in
need no matter where they live.
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