Officials Weigh Human, Civil Rights In Ebola Responses
Associated Press: Ebola crisis puts pressure on human rights
“…Some doctors in countries hit hardest by the deadly Ebola disease decline to operate on pregnant women for fear the virus could spread. Governments face calls from frightened citizens to bar travel to and from afflicted nations. Meanwhile, the stakes get higher as more people get sick, highlighting a tricky balance between protecting people and preserving their rights in a global crisis…” (Torchia, 10/15).
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