CLEAN : Red Cross: Burying Ebola dead restores cultural dignity

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by the Red Cross in collecting bodies during the Ebola outbreak. Steve Barrow's efforts to ease tensions between the Red Cross and communities are highlighted. The main issue is the conflict between the practice of cremation, which goes against local traditions, and the need to prevent the spread of Ebola. Initially, communities resisted cremation, leading to increased health risks as people exposed themselves to the virus by handling bodies traditionally.

What was one of the main challenges faced by the Red Cross in engaging with the community?

• Lack of funding

• Cultural tensions over cremation

• Insufficient medical supplies

• Language barriers

Why were community members reluctant to cooperate with the Red Cross?

• They had no means of transportation

• They were unaware of the Ebola virus

• They did not trust foreign aid workers

• They preferred traditional burial practices

What traditional practice increased the risk of Ebola transmission?

• Cremation

• Traditional burial practices

• Quarantine measures

• Vaccination campaigns

How did the community's actions affect their exposure to the Ebola virus?

• They avoided exposure by using protective gear

• They increased exposure by handling bodies

• They eliminated exposure by staying indoors

• They reduced exposure by isolating themselves

What was the consequence of the community's desire to follow traditional practices?

• Improved health outcomes

• Increased risk of contracting Ebola

• Increased cooperation with health workers

• Decreased risk of disease