Ebola: A Social Work Guide

The 2014 Ebola epidemic is the largest in world history, with more than 14,000 cases reported and over 5,000 deaths, as of November 2014.

The outbreak is occurring primarily in the West African nations of Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea. However, a handful of cases have been reported in other African nations, Europe and in the United States, where two people came down with Ebola after returning from infected regions.

Social workers can play a key role in educating people about Ebola and allaying public concern about the disease.

The National Association of Social Workers is offering this guide to provide social workers information on the disease and how it is transmitted, behavioral Health resources on the Ebola virus, and accounts and advice from social workers who have worked with people battling Ebola or helping allay concerns about Ebola in the United States.

READ MORE

http://www.socialworkers.org/practice/special_reports/ebola/default.asp 

There are tabs on the page for information on Ebola basics, resources, practice, and volunteer/donating opportunities.