Jeff Manuel reporting from Zambia

Greetings from Zambia.  Two important things happened today.   It was the first day of the new school year.  The school was full of children eager to learn and parents waiting in line to enroll their children. The excitement and energy was contagious as we entered the school grounds. 

It was also the first day of our health worker training on the facts and the fictions of Ebola. Today we shared with health workers from three different countries and five different areas.  We reviewed the myths and misconceptions that each group was hearing being discussed in their own communities.  It's clear that the fear of Ebola is real and that it is important that our health workers learn the facts about this challenging disease. 

It is inspiring to work with these dedicated women who have devoted their lives to improving the health of their communities. They volunteer their precious time to selflessly serve those around them.