Rejoice! Sierra Leone is officially now Ebola-free and they're having a party.
By Boingboing
@boiboing (13147)
Northampton, England
November 8, 2015 9:09am CST
I have several friends who know and love Sierra Leone and have worked in the country. One actually went out on an assignment as a public health professional at the height of the epidemic, another has been in and out on a regular basis throughout the crisis. So whilst much of the world might have forgotten Sierra Leone as soon as it stopped feeling like an issue in their own countries, I've been watching out for what has been happening.
My friend and her husband who are working out there at the moment shared this fantastic video on facebook to commemorate the very happy day when it was announced the Sierra Leone is now officially Ebola free.
For most of us it's hard to imagine the impact that the disease had on the country but easy to understand the joy expressed in the video. If you want something to put a smile on your face, give it a watch.
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5 responses
@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
8 Nov 15
That is such a good news. I followed pretty close when Ebola hit the countries and remained at its peak for almost a year. It's great news that a country is free from this deadly disease. Thanks for letting us know!
@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
8 Nov 15
@boiboing yes that's true. I have read the news two months ago that Ebola vaccine have been tried out with success, but the most important steps to stop the spread of Ebola still now is tracking, isolation and monitoring.
This epidemic has surely taught a lesson to keep more strict surveillance and maintain constant vigilance regarding such deadly diseases.
@boiboing (13147)
• Northampton, England
8 Nov 15
Yesterday's news is soon forgotten. But it's lovely to have such good news now.
@chance216 (278)
• United States
8 Nov 15
That is pretty awesome. You have some amazing friends if they would risk their own health to help others! Thank you for sharing this with us.






