More than 100 nurses and midwives would
fly to west Africa to help prevent the spread of Ebola if the federal
government lets them, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation
(ANMF) says.
A national survey conducted by the ANMF revealed 135 nurses would volunteer to be a part of a health team to fight against Ebola if the Australian government coordinated the effort.
ANMF federal secretary Lee Thomas said it is time the federal government listens to its allies as well as Australian nurses and midwives.
"Nurses are both willing and able to help in the ongoing fight against this epidemic," Ms Thomas said on Friday.
A national survey conducted by the ANMF revealed 135 nurses would volunteer to be a part of a health team to fight against Ebola if the Australian government coordinated the effort.
ANMF federal secretary Lee Thomas said it is time the federal government listens to its allies as well as Australian nurses and midwives.
"Nurses are both willing and able to help in the ongoing fight against this epidemic," Ms Thomas said on Friday.