Ebola Report From Liberia

On November 18, 2014, Dr. Konrad Hayashi, Health Promotions Communications Coordinator of the Health Promotions West Africa Ebola response team talked to members and students about his experience working in Liberia on the Ebola outbreak. He shared images and stories from the front line, his experiences meeting local community leaders, healthcare providers, medical students. Dr. Hayashi answered questions on the Ebola virus' origins and movement, preventative measures, the global effort in containing the virus, and stigmatism surrounding survivors and healthcare providers.

Photographs from Ebola Report From Liberia:

Photographs courtesy of Jesse Black and Nalat Phanit-Black.

The announcement:

Dr. Konrad Hayashi, Health Promotions Communications Coordinator of the Health Promotions West Africa Ebola response team, will talk about his experience working in Liberia on the Ebola outbreak. His assignment was a collaboration of efforts from various organizations: UNICEF, WHO, CDC, Carter Center, Doctors Without Borders. During July to September 2014,  Dr. Hayashi worked  with local  Chiefs, community leaders,  telecommunication companies in educational programs to inform the public on health practices to help in the containment of the virus.

November 18, 2014
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta (UUCA)
1911 Cliff Valley Way, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30329

Reception to follow program

RSVP to [email protected] or call Betsy Rivard at (404) 261-9696
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This event is FREE and open to the public. Bring your family and friends!
Co-sponsored by Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office and Peace Network

Due to US media coverage on the virus which may have caused alarms amongst certain individuals, this disclaimer has been added:
Dr. Konrad Hayashi returned from Liberia more than 21 days ago and has been cleared.