Oliver Johnson: The Importance of Strong Local Partnerships During the Ebola Outbreak
- Medics.Academy
- Sep 17, 2019
- 1 min read
In 2013, the King’s Sierra Leone Partnership was established to help build the capacity of the health institutions in Sierra Leone. However, with the sudden outbreak of ebola spreading fast across the nation, Dr Oliver Johnson and his team came together to help the country manage this crisis. In this podcast, Johnson discusses his experiences and his lessons learned whilst working with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation to curtail the outbreak.
Key points from this episode
00:25 The Initial Aim of the King’s Sierra Leone Partnership
02:40 Defining the Partnership to Support the National Health System
03:25 Joint Response to Ebola
04:30 Challenges and Difficult Decisions During the Ebola Crisis
07:50 5 Key Lessons Learnt
12:35 Conclusion: Supporting the People
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I found the article about the Ebola outbreak very interesting, especially the way it highlighted the value of strong local partnerships during difficult times. During a demanding semester, I used to take my Myob assignments while trying to balance my coursework, and it reminded me how important support and teamwork can be. I remember working with classmates on a project where everyone played a part. Stories like this show that cooperation can make a real difference when challenges arise.