Canada Sending Military Doctors, Nurses to Fight Ebola in West Africa

This article was last updated on April 16, 2022

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Canada has announced on Tuesday to send 37 military doctors, nurses and support staff to Sierra Leone in order to aid in fighting the Ebola virus. According to the press release, the Canadian team will work with its British counterparts at the Kerry Town treatment unit and provide critical assistance to local and international health-care workers operational there.

The statement assured that the officials will wear personal protective equipment and have undergone extensive training at a state-of-the-art British army medical services training facility before leaving for Sierra Leone. It was explained that the Canadian deployment is a part of Operation SIRONA and so is mandated for up to six months with health-care personnel being rotated every couple of months. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Defence Minister Rob Nicholson stated that “Canadian Armed Forces health-care personnel are well-trained and fully prepared to represent Canada in the fight against Ebola.” He added that “their diligent efforts in preparing for this critical mission highlight our commitment to support the global effort to contain the spread of Ebola in West Africa.”

Whereas on the other hand, Lt.-Gen. Jonathan Vance also mentioned on Tuesday that “their efforts will help alleviate human suffering, save lives, and serve as a reminder of the Canadian Armed Forces’ important and enduring role in helping people around the world.” So far, the Harper government has committed $113.4 million in humanitarian aid to fight the spread of the disease.

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