Save Sierra Leone's Dr. Buck
Dr. Olivette Buck leads President Koroma on a visit to the Lumley Govt. Hospital in October 2013 Stricter infection control measures are in place as well as the personal protective equipment medical staff wear, but Ebola continues to take its toll on Sierra Leonean medical professionals and health workers in treatment centers. Early on Thursday, September 11, an SOS went out for another doctor: A PLEA for a fellow doctor's life My colleague Dr. Olivette Buck is one of the most dedicated and determined physicians I know. She had worked for over 20 yrs as a teacher before entering medical school and finally graduating the same year as me-in 2002. A patriot and focused individual. Further to this, she is soon to be ( or perhaps already) a member of the West African College if Physicians. One of the few to recently challenge this position. A mother of three and a dedicated Christian. She also unfortunately happens to be the first female physician infected in Sierr...