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Ebola virus disease outbreak: A global approach for health systems: A global approach for health systems

  • Aldo Alvarez-Risco
  • , Jane Dawson
  • , Wiltshire Johnson
  • , Mohamed Conteh-Barrat
  • , Parisa Aslani
  • , Shyla Del-Aguila-Arcentales
  • , Santiago Diaz-Risco

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Abstract

Introduction: Ebola virus disease is a severe, highly infectious, and often fatal illness. The pharmacists’ experience regarding Ebola in Sierra Leon is valuable for other countries, insofar they can learn from it and benefit from it globally. Objective: To describe the tasks carried out in Sierra Leone during the Ebola outbreak. Methods: This is a documentary review based on the regulations developed and the technical documents published by the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health. Conclusions: Health systems need collaborative work, especially in cases of epidemics or pandemics. The information presented shows what could be achieved in the Ebola epidemic for detecting emerging foci, as well as for guaranteeing communication among professionals, and for saving lives. This learning should be used, in the case of COVID-19, where interconnection among professionals and health authorities is required, together with accurate and agile information targeted towards the population as well as coordinated progress to obtain the best treatments for patients.
Introducción: La enfermedad por el virus del Ébola es grave, muy infecciosa y, a menudo, mortal. La experiencia de los farmacéuticos en Sierra Leona en el enfrentamiento al ébola es valiosa para que otros países aprendan de estas prácticas y pueda haber un beneficio a nivel global. Objetivo: Describir las tareas desarrolladas en Sierra Leona durante el brote del Ébola. Métodos: Se trata de una revisión documental basada en la normativa desarrollada y los documentos técnicos publicados por el Ministerio de Salud de Sierra Leona. Conclusiones: Los sistemas de salud necesitan un trabajo colaborativo, especialmente en casos de epidemias o pandemias. La información presentada muestra lo que se podría lograr en la epidemia del Ébola, para detectar focos emergentes, comunicación entre profesionales y salvar vidas. Este aprendizaje debe ser utilizado en el caso de COVID-19 donde se requiere la interconexión entre profesionales y autoridades sanitarias, información veraz y ágil hacia la población y avances coordinados para obtener los mejores tratamientos para los pacientes.
Translated title of the contributionBrote de enfermedad por el virus del ébola: Enfoque global para el sistema de salud: A global approach for health systems
Original languageEnglish
Article numbere491
Pages (from-to)1-13
Number of pages13
JournalRevista Cubana de Farmacia
Volume53
Issue number4
StatePublished - 2020

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

COAR

  • Article

OECD Category

  • Negocios, Administración

Ulima Repository Subject

  • Enfermedades víricas
  • Health services
  • Public health
  • Salud pública
  • Servicios de salud
  • Sierra Leona
  • Virus diseases
  • Ébola

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