Your agenda shows again, the doctor wasn't "drafted", he volunteered, and became became the director of the Ebola clinic at his mission hospital in Monrovia.
He was an MD in the region. There are less than 200 doctors in the entire country from what I’ve read. Probably many fewer than that that are actually Western trained.
He of course felt obligated to help. That’s what he was there for.
But don’t think he was sent there as some expert to manage an ebola outbreak. He wasn’t an expert and he helped because he was in the area.
He was one of few westerners in that area at that time. If you had been in in the bush country in Africa, ever, you would understand why he became ‘director’ of that clinic. He’s likely one of only a handful of Western trained physicians in several hundred miles in any direction. Of course he would be the director. Who else in that area would be qualified to manage him? That ‘clinic’ was likely a few stucco buildings and associated tents and outbuildings. Fewer than 5 MD’s there total from what I’ve read.
The idea that he was some sort of infectious disease expert is wrong however. He was there to deliver babies, set bones, give vaccinations and any other of the umpteen healthcare needs in that area. He, being western trained, knew all about barrier methods and universal precautions. In spite of his training he still became infected. This is troubling.
I’m not sure why you think I have an agenda. You’re the one spreading misinformation.
I’ve actually lived in Africa and been treated at a bush clinic by Missionary MD’s. The clinic isn’t some hut or overhang in the jungle. But it’s not a world class facility either. More like a small town medical clinic with a GP or two and a few nurses like what’s found in any rural community in the US. If you need a bone set you are probably in luck. If you need a level 1 trauma center, you’re screwed. If you just need a hanger of Ringer’s solution and a bedpan you’re OK. If you need cancer treatment you’re doomed. Etc.