Ebola preparedness is being discussed in a number of Pacific island countries and territories, including Solomon Islands. Atoifi Health Research Group leader and Director of Tropical Health Solutions, Professor Rick Speare is currently in the Philippines at the request of the World Health Organisation. Professor Rick is training health workers in methods of infectious disease control, including correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE). He explains, "detecting the first case of Ebola before there is any transmission in-country will indicate successful country-level management."

Professor Rick told David Curnow from ABC Queensland about his role in a Radio interview on Wednesday 5 November, 2014. Much of the information Professor Rick shares about Ebola preparedness is also relevant to Pacific efforts. You can listen to the interview by clicking on this link:

http://blogs.abc.net.au/queensland/2014/11/preparing-for-ebola-professor...