Ebola Medal for Service in West Africa, Miniature Size:Miniature The change was made because

The change was made because the SSM is reserved for members of the CF only and there was desire to recognize police officers and Canadian civilians serving with the CF and the police in humanitarian missions

The qualifying period for award of the medal is from 23 March 2014 onwards

and community and municipal leaders

according to a rare high standard that brings considerable benefit or great honour to the Canadian Forces or the Canadian public

Ebola Medal for Service in West Africa, Miniature Size:Miniature The change was made becauseThe Ebola Medal for Service in West Africa, known simply as the Ebola Medal, is a service medal for issue to the Armed Forces, and to civilians working either for Her Majesty's Government or NGOs in support of the British Government's response to the Ebola crisis that began in 2014. The medal is the first medal awarded by the UK Government for a humanitarian crisis response. The qualifying period for award of the medal is from 23 March 2014 onwards.