Renewed call for Australia to send medical workers to Ebola zone

MSF says Australia has adopted a nonsensical approach to the deadly Ebola epidemic in West Africa.

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Liberians wash their hands next to an Ebola information and sanitation station raising awareness about the virus.

Medecins San Frontieres says Australia has adopted a nonsensical approach to the deadly Ebola epidemic in West Africa.

The federal government says it's waiting for an invitation from the World Health Organization before it sends health workers to the outbreak zone.

But MSF executive director Paul McPhun told Darren Mara that's not good enough.

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