Ebola survivors struggle for acceptance

In Liberia, testing positive for Ebola can be a death sentence.

Survivors of the disease feel fortunate, even blessed.

But in the eyes of many Liberians, Ebola survivors still carry the infection and must be shunned.

Liberia's Minister of Health and Social welfare, Dr Walter Gwenigale, urged Liberians to welcome survivors of the Ebola, who could educate them about the disease and how it is treated rather than stigmatising them.

An Ebola survivor, Korlia Bonarwolo said once cured, he returned home but a hero's welcome was not forthcoming.

There were some people who had doubts about him being free of this condition and that his own people were not convinced.

Even the local barber would not cut his hair.

BBC