Resilience in Sierra Leone

Photo by Simon Townsley

Photo by Simon Townsley

James Bangura is the Sierra Leone PREDICT Project Country Coordinator leading efforts in animal surveillance, viral detection, and human behavioral engagements in Sierra Leone. During the 2013-2016 Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone, he was the lead of an Ebola outbreak surveillance team battling the virus and identifying infected persons throughout the country.

We are a people of strong character. Despite all the odds, we always find a way to survive.
— James Bangura

His story is featured here.