Music as a lifesaver in the Ebola crisis

Musicians in west Africa are using catchy songs to educate people about the deadly Ebola virus.

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Public health advocates play music to attract people for an Ebola awareness and prevention event in Liberia.

As authorities in west Africa struggle to contain Ebola, musicians in the region are using catchy songs to educate people about the disease.

The virus has so far killed more than 3,500 people since the start of the year.

And as Santilla Chingaipe reports, it's hoped music will be able to convey the message officials are struggling to get across.

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By Santilla Chingaipe
Source: World News Australia

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