Ambassador Sanders on MSNBC: Links Food Security & Ebola Crisis

From Ambassador Robin Renee Sanders, BlogIt-rrs: The Africa Post (TAP) Fri Oct 17 2014, 05:41:00

Ambassador Sanders on MSNBC October 16, 2014 " The Cycle Show"  discussed her professional views on gaps in addressing  the Ebola crisis. She served in Republic of Congo during its Ebola crises in 2002-2004. Dr. Sanders highlighted some lessons learned, from that period that should be considered in addressing current crisis in West Africa which also could be applicable (or at least considered) in addressing the U.S challenges with the disease. She will also note the Nigeria success story on combating the virus, and lesson the US can also learn from Nigeria. Click below to see live show:

http://www.msnbc.com/the-cycle/watch/fighting-ebola-on-a-global-level-343674947959

 

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