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MEET SURVIVORS

Learn from and get inspired by Ebola survivors from Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea
William and Patrick

This father-son duo beat the odds and survived Ebola by accessing early treatment

Korlia

This Physician Assistant now trains healthcare workers assigned to Ebola Treatment Units

Abdul Rahman

This nurse protected his family from Ebola by taking key steps when he fell ill

Aminata

This university student who survived Ebola is now championing the benefits of early treatment

Decontee

This young mother of one went on to support children touched by the virus that almost claimed her life

Fanta

This smart and streetwise young woman from Guinea has arisen as a national advocate for fellow Ebola survivors

Ibrahim

This young father from Sierra Leone is sharing his story on radio stations nationwide to help educate the public and fight survivor stigma

Facinet

This self-advocate saved his own life by pushing for early treatment when he realized he may have Ebola

Bendu and Anita

These best friends from Liberia met while undergoing treatment for Ebola

Mamadou

This young survivor has remained committed to his academic studies even in the face of great loss and public stigma

Fatima

This dedicated nurse and daughter saved herself and protected her family

Fanta

This medical student drew upon faith, hope, and friendship to overcome Ebola

Esther

This survivor lost her husband and her stepson to Ebola, but not her will to live

Abdul Richard

This emergency responder brought hope and change to his local community

Djanko

This Guinean barber's boundless optimism helped him overcome the Ebola virus and survivor stigma

Foday

This ambulance fleet supervisor contracted Ebola while trying to save the life of a young boy

Abu Bakarr

This herbalist encourages fellow traditional healers to refer suspected Ebola patients to the hospital

Marie Claire

This nurse is using her voice to combat Ebola doubt, denial, and misinformation

Isatu

This Sierra Leonean matriarch is a role model for Ebola prevention

Pastor Lafayette

Survival gave this Pastor a new Gospel to share

Dr. Ibrahim

This survivor went from model doctor to model patient

Josephine

This survivor was the First Pregnant Woman to Survive Ebola in Liberia

Amad

This survivor went from key leader in his mosque to key leader in his community

Memunatu

This survivor stood tall even in the face of great pain

Tejanie

This fearless survivor and Ebola fighter was once an Ebola denier

Zorbo

This survivor draws from his experience to help others avoid similar sickness, sorrow, and stigma

Mustapha and Mabinty

This sibling-in-law duo led their family through Ebola treatment, loss, and stigma

Jerald

This survivor will stop at nothing to curb the outbreak and heal those wounded in its path

Thomas

This survivor made the village his classroom to teach protective health practices

Pa

Although not a survivor himself, this town chief makes survival possible