Global War Against Ebola and the Role of Military Organizations
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Context: The recent deadly Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak is an international alarm that desires a global action including military organizations..Evidence Acquisition: The evidence for and against the potential roles of military units in the current war against Ebola outbreak were searched and critically appraised..
Results
The high infectivity and fatality rate of EVD and significant involvement of healthcare workers have pronounced the worst ever EVD outbreak. Furthermore, the widespread fear of transmission necessitates proper education to the communities in order to preserve the mental preparedness against EVD. Furthermore, Ebola had been investigated as a biologic weapon; however, no official report of its use has been documented. Nevertheless, even the natural spread has major impact on the global health and security. The current epidemic occurs in a region with limited resources, civil wars, bioterrorist threat and violated security. Then, military intervention may facilitate the outbreak control. However, there are some essential conditions for this interference to avoid possible disadvantages..
Conclusions
While military units could play major role in the context of a global action against this epidemic, there are criticisms about the way of action and the potential roles that armed force should take. This must be discussed by the military medicine authorities and requires an integrated responsive network of international community..
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English
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Journal of Archives in Military Medicine, Volume:2 Issue: 4, Nov 2014
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25813
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