West Africa: Mistrust and Confusion Are Allowing Ebola to Thrive in West Africa

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Mistrust, rumor and myths about the origin and spread of Ebola are allowing the disease to thrive, the aid agency Oxfam is warning.

The unprecedented outbreak has sparked suspicion and fear across the globe, with sensational headlines and governments imposing travel restrictions and quarantine periods. Oxfam is working with communities in Liberia and Sierra Leone to try to prevent the spread of the disease.

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