The Ebola Virus and Human Rights Concerns in Africa
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Date
2015
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Journal ISSN
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Publisher
African Journal of Reproductive Health
Abstract
In the wake of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) that is ravaging parts of Africa certain measures are being taken by governments to prevent the spread of the epidemic within their borders. Some of these measures are drastic and may likely have implications for the fundamental rights of individuals. The EVD outbreaks have brought to the fore again the tension between public health and human rights. This article discusses the origin and mode of transmission of the EVD and then considers the human rights challenges that may arise as a result of states’ responses to the disease in Africa.
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Keywords
Ebola, Public health, Human rights, Africa
Citation
Durojaye, E & Murugi-Mukundi, G. 2013. The Ebola Virus and Human Rights Concerns in Africa. African Journal of Reproductive Health. 19(3), 18-26