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A member of the clergy reads from the Bible to Ebola Patients in the recovery wing of the
A member of the clergy reads from the Bible to Ebola Patients in the recovery wing of the Hastings Ebola treatment centre in a neighbourhood in Freetown December 21, 2014. The rapid response team has arrived and the chaos is easing, but medics in a remote Sierra Leonean district are struggling to control a local Ebola outbreak when its too late to nip it in the bud. A deployment of medical workers and equipment to Kono District has been the fastest so far in Sierra Leone, a country with nearly half the total Ebola cases, - under a strategy of tackling epidemic hotspots before they get too big. But officials say responses need to be yet faster to fight the fever that has killed more than 7, 000 people across West Africa. REUTERS/Baz Ratner(SIERRA LEONE - Tags: HEALTH RELIGION TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
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In this powerful image, a member of the clergy finds solace in faith as he reads from the Bible to Ebola patients in the recovery wing of the Hastings Ebola treatment center. The photograph captures a moment of hope and comfort amidst the chaos and devastation caused by the deadly epidemic. The rapid response team has arrived, bringing some relief to this neighborhood in Freetown, Sierra Leone. However, medics are still struggling to control a local outbreak that has already taken its toll on lives. This deployment of medical workers and equipment is part of a strategy to tackle epidemic hotspots before they escalate further. Yet officials acknowledge that even faster responses are needed to combat this relentless fever that has claimed over 7,000 lives across West Africa. In this close-up shot, we see an unrecognizable man's hand holding an old Bible with detailed writing on its pages. His traditional striped shirt signifies his role as religious personnel providing spiritual support during these trying times. The depth of field adds creative use to highlight his gesture while blurring out other elements. This photo serves as a reminder that amidst despair and suffering, faith can provide strength and healing for those facing unimaginable challenges. It showcases humanity's resilience and unwavering belief in something greater than ourselves – even when faced with such adversity.
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