Hollywood Celebs Are Stepping Up Against Ebola, But Critics Think They're Late To The Cause

Some think that the reason U.S.-based celebrities are getting more active with the fight is because Ebola cases have already been spotted within the United States borders. Just a few weeks ago, Thomas Eric Duncan, the man who "brought" Ebola into the U.S., passed away. Health workers who may have directly contacted Duncan are currently being inspected, while one Dallas nurse has already been confirmed to have the disease.

According to Matt Belloni, executive editor of the The Hollywood Reporter, celebrities are a bit too late to the cause.

"I think there was some of the 'not in my backyard' feeling going on when this was happening in another country. Now that it's happening here, people are interested."

Despite criticism, celebrity PSAs are proving themselves effective in boosting the morale of those brave enough to fight the Ebola war on the battlefield. Idris Elba, who spoke at the Clinton Global Initiative last month, emphasized on the importance of raising awareness in giving support to people who actually have to do the hard, medical work.

"Yes, raising attention is important, but also, on the ground there are people that are working hard at treatment centers, and they lose morale when the cameras get turned away."

[Image is YouTube screenshot of Ebola Survival Fund video]