workswiththeturtle

I read somewhere (almost definitely reddit) that western doctors were seen by some locals as causing the disease, as they were always in places of outbreaks. This, in turn, meant victims were less likely to seek medical help from westerners, like those working for MSF.

Is there any truth to this? If so, have you experienced this?

It can't be easy working like that. It seems so stupid and backward, but it's a logical thought and with rumours, fear, suspicion of outsiders and lack of education it's not hard to see why people believe that.

Also want to say I admire you, and your colleagues bravery. Not something I could do.