U.S. response to Ebola is key for setting global example , writes Idris Ayodeji Bello . The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak in West Africa a public health emergency and called on governments around the world to step up their efforts against Ebola. The United States , with its huge technological advantage , needs to do even better and quickly embark on a social education campaign about the disease and help to allay concerns . Travel ban for flights from West Africa would be counterproductive , he says .
U.S. response to Ebola is key for setting global example , writes Idris Ayodeji Bello . The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak in West Africa a public health emergency and called on governments around the world to step up their efforts against Ebola. Travel ban for flights from West Africa would be counterproductive , he says .