It's been said everywhere that workers are rushing mass burials throughout the region. It's because they actually are involved in it due to the fear of epidemics. But what enfolds now is that we are focusing on the wrong side of our fear.

Dr. David Nabarro (WHO):
A person who dies is not, in themselves, a health threat to people around. After a number of hours, the pathogens inside the dead person's body become not dangerous. They usually decompose and die. And the dead person therefore is not a primary threat to the health of others. Hence, we should not be rushing to do mass burials for the sake of public health.

That been said, what actually fires is something we already know of. Survivors face the greatest risk of disease from exposure to feces or other contaminants produced by live people. So the real counter-measure is to provide survivors with clean drinking water and sanitation facilities without delay.

What's been done now is looked upon as a violation of human rights of victims and survivors as burials are not been conducted the way they should be. According to "Infection Hazards of Human Cadavers" bodies should be buried at least 3 feet below ground level and far from water sources to prevent any hazards.

It's contaminated water that poses a larger scale threat, and it's of great importance to supply potable water to the affected areas. Another critical matter is to prevent contact with blood of victims and survivors in any form which may carry great risks and cause major outbreaks. It's a collective effort that could save thousands of more lives from being thrown away due neglegence. So it's up for us all to get involved in doing what matters the most.