The Current Mental Health Status of Ebola Survivors in Western Africa

Overview

Journal J Clin Diagn Res

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2015 Nov 12

PMID 26557543

Citations 11

Authors

Sankalp Yadav

Gautam Rawal

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Abstract

The epidemic of Ebola virus disease has claimed many lives. The impact of this disease is evident in the mental health of the survivors. The mere drafting of policies will not help; rather execution at the ground level is essential. There is an urgent need, to focus on the ways by which the sufferings should be reduced. The present article throws light on this grave problem in Africa.

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