As the recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa grows and the number of deaths is increasing, it is critical to keep both communities, and those who are there to help them, safe. What should aid organisations be thinking about to support their staff in affected areas?
Resources
People In Aid has a range of staff care resources available on our online resource centre.
Members have access to the Policy Bank, which holds past policies on staff care and preventing HIV and other infectious diseases, as well as evacuation procedures.
Below is a list of websites which the team at People In Aid thinks may be of use for those needing the latest information on the spread of the ebola virus.
Government / advice
WHO
Specialist area: Latest updates on outbreak, resources including factsheets and advice for travellers.
Gov.uk
Specialist area: Official UK government response; information for aid workers (download)
Health
Centre for Disease Control & Prevention
Specialist area: Collated news pieces, updates and factsheets, also specific information on topics such as transmission, symptoms and prevention.
Interhealth
Specialist area: Latest updates, information by country and resources relating to outbreak.
Medbox
Specialist area: Toolboxes to allow quick access to thematic areas, including an Ebola toolbox.
Media
Thomson Reuters Foundation
Specialist area: crisis profile and links
BBC News
Specialist area: latest news