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What it’s like wearing Ebola PPE
This is what it takes to safely provide care for Ebola patients: Personal protective equipment, or PPE.
MSF health workers wear full protective gear to keep the virus off their skin — but this gear traps heat and limits movement. Staff can work only 45–60 minutes at a time before overheating. PPE isn’t just equipment — it’s what makes lifesaving care possible when no vaccines or treatments are available. Behind every patient interaction is preparation, trust, and the expertise of health workers trained to respond safely to the outbreak.