Designed by veteran engraver John Bergdahl, this is the first time a medal has been created specifically to recognize those who have tackled a humanitarian crisis.
Ebola Virus Disease | Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever: Cause Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
Ebola is caused by a virus via direct contact with body fluids or infected blood. Scientists have identified five types of Ebola or Ebola hemorrhagic fever virus.
Ebola is caused by a virus via direct contact with body fluids or infected blood. Scientists have identified five types of Ebola or Ebola hemorrhagic fever virus.
The medal has been designed by veteran engraver and artist John Bergdahl, whose design was chosen following a competition run by the Royal Mint Advisory Committee.
The medal will be awarded to military and civilian personnel who have been tackling Ebola on behalf of Britain in West Africa, including members of the armed forces, doctors and nurses from the National Health Service (NHS), laboratory specialists, members of the civil service and so on.
Kenya Lifts Travel Ban from Liberia After It was Declared Ebola-Free by WHO
However, Doctors Without Borders has urged the government to be cautious until the disease is completely extinguished in neighboring Guinea and Sierra Leone.
However, Doctors Without Borders has urged the government to be cautious until the disease is completely extinguished in neighboring Guinea and Sierra Leone.
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Last Year�s Ebola Strain is Less Virulent Than the First One in 1976: NIH Study
Mayinga strain causes rash on Day 4 and extreme illness by Day 5, while Makona strain doesn't cause rashes before Day 6, and severe symptoms till Day 7.
Mayinga strain causes rash on Day 4 and extreme illness by Day 5, while Makona strain doesn't cause rashes before Day 6, and severe symptoms till Day 7.
Italian nurse working in Sierra Leone with 'Emergency' cured of Ebola
Stefano Marongiu, who has just been cured of Ebola after a month long treatment in Rome, has not ruled out another round of working in Ebola-struck West Africa.
Stefano Marongiu, who has just been cured of Ebola after a month long treatment in Rome, has not ruled out another round of working in Ebola-struck West Africa.
