Infection Prevention and Control in Liberia 5 Years After Ebola: A Case Study.

Laura Jean RidgeAmy Witkoski StimpfelRobin Toft KlarVictoria Vaughan DicksonAllison Patricia Squires

Published in: Workplace health & safety (2021)

IPC capacity in Liberia had been sustained since Ebola but was threatened by under-investments in physical resources. Donor countries should prioritize sustained support, both financial and technical, in partnership with Liberian leaders. Occupational health nurses participating in disaster response should advocate for long-term investment by donor countries in personal protective equipment, access to water, and clinician training.

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risk assessment
young adults
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