Africa: Ebola - Africa CDC Warns African Leaders Against Politicising Outbreak, Finger-Pointing
Africa CDC Director General Jean Kaseya came out swinging this week, calling on African leaders to keep politics out of the ongoing Ebola response. Speaking on Channels Television's The Morning Brief on Thursday, Kaseya made clear that finger-pointing between governments is not something he has patience for, especially given what is at stake.
Kaseya noted that he is personally familiar with the political dynamics playing out across the continent, particularly in West Africa. He has been directly engaging the leaders involved in the outbreak response, which signals that this push for unity is more than just a statement for the cameras.
The warning is a reminder that disease outbreaks do not respect borders or political rivalries. When governments turn an active health crisis into a blame game, the people most at risk are ordinary citizens who need coordinated, fast action. How quickly African leaders take that message to heart remains the real question.
Originally published by AllAfrica.