[The late arousal of WHO on Ebola virus]

The late arousal of WHO on Ebola virus. The Ebola crisis brought to surface some problems in the coordination and readiness of the international community to face an infective challenge that, although originating in a part of the planet, could become a global epidemic. Ebola is still making victims and the answer to face and prevent future emergencies involves strengthening and upgrading of national health systems, investments in the education of doctors and nurses (many health professionals were victims of Ebola), in providing better salaries to attract more health professionals and a in a better and coordinated use of the army. A stronger WHO could play an important role.