The Ebola threat- Hardlines

Ebola is not deadly just because of the virulent nature of the virus but because of the Unavailability of drugs to cure the disease.
Africa should learn from this or be ready to face extinction.
A people, country or continent that doesn't invest in its Pharmaceutical sector is Hell bound.
Today, we are first in begging the U.S for an experimental drug. For how long will Africa continue dis infantile show?
With our Leaders feeding fat on public funds, we can't claim we lack the resources.
This is a call for more funding of the Pharmaceutical sector-Training of Pharmacy Grads, Upgrading of facilities in Our Pharmacy colleges, Establishment of Well equiped Drug Research centres in our Universities, Aggressive funding for the already existing research centres; NIPRD and NIMR.
As we are talking, research labs in Nigeria cannot contain this virus. This is not only abysmal of the Giant of Africa but disappointing.
Lassa virus killed many, Now its Ebola. We don't know which is next.
Africa, lets rise and be more proactive.

Ekomobong Hanson is a Pharmacy Graduate of the University of Uyo, Nigeria.

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