What is it about?
In its forty years history (1976–2016), the West African region has recorded the most devastating form of the Ebola virus disease. The sparse knowledge of healthcare professionals and general public combined with lesser responses from international community are major factors for the dissemination of the disease. In the context of this outbreak, there is a need to highlight the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists, especially in the African healthcare setting. Moreover, the prerequisite of diagnostic kits for the timely detection of the infection as well as pharmacists’ awareness of the current therapeutic regimen are recommended
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Why is it important?
It provides an insight into the areas pharmacists can effectively respond to future outbreaks of Ebola or other health emmergencies
Perspectives
Pharmacists are often left out in responding health emergencies and that is often due to pharmacist and or other healthcare providers not knowing what role pharmacist can play other than supplying medications. Currently, there is dearth of information in this area. This editorial provides an insight into the possible and meaningful role pharmacists can play in such health emergencies.
Dr Peter B James
Southern Cross University
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This page is a summary of: Ebola virus disease: How can African pharmacists respond to future outbreaks?, Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, May 2016, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/s2222-1808(15)61041-6.
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