Muhammed F. Aljerari

A Retrospective on Nursing During the 2014 - 2016 Ebola Outbreak

The 2014-2016 Ebola virus disease (EVD) epidemic in West Africa was one of the most severe global health crises of the 21st century. Nurses, as the largest group of direct care providers, faced extraordinary risks and responsibilities during this outbreak. This document explores the multifaceted role of nurses in EVD management, emphasizing the dangers they faced, the leadership they provided, and the public’s shifting perception of their work. The document also addresses how Ebola’s transmission dynamics and containment measures affected nursing practice, and how the epidemic evolved into a complex humanitarian emergency (CHE). Through analysis of documented experiences, media coverage, and global responses. This document illustrates the essential contributions of nurses during the EVD crisis and underscores the need for better support and recognition of nursing roles in future epidemics.

Breaking Barriers: Addressing Transportation Challenges and Healthcare Access for Expectant Mothers in Impoverished Communities

Tags: health care systems health disparities mother pregnancy Transport and Relief

Access to healthcare is a critical component of health equity, yet impoverished and rural communities face significant barriers, particularly due to a lack of reliable transportation. This work explores how transportation challenges disproportionately affect access to prenatal care for pregnant women, contributing to adverse maternal and neonatal health outcomes.