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Top 10 Ways To Prevent Spread of Ebola
Ebola is a neglected tropical disease (NTP) that killed 11,022 people in 2014 and 2015. 4,716 of the cases were from Liberia. NTPs are prone to hit war-torn, poverty-stricken areas. They are cropping up in Syria (Leishmaniasis) and Yemen (Coronavirus) as we speak. The best way to prevent the spread is to maintain a universal and accessible health care system. Follow these tips carefully if you are living in a war-torn area or plan to travel there.
Tip #1
Avoid items that have come in contact with those who are diagnosed with Ebola. Even handling clothing or objects of a person who has Ebola can lead to contamination for a person. That is why special clothing are worn when dealing with any item that belongs to someone who is contaminated.
As well, if you believe someone had Ebola, do not touch them. This may be hard to do when you see a loved one in pain and you want to hug and help them, but body fluids – urine and stools, vomit, blood, nasal mucus, saliva, tears, sperm and vaginal secretion – can all pass on the virus.
Tip #2
Avoid contact with wild animals and the meat of wild animals. Getting bitten by a wild animal that carries Ebola can lead to infection. Wild animals that can carry this are chimpanzees, monkeys, fruit bats, porcupines, gorillas, pigs and forest antelope. In addition, the meat of these wild animals can still carry the disease and is only edible after being cooked at a high temperature to remove this. However, the handling of this meat can still lead to a person becoming infected.
Tip #3
Wash your hands routinely. This is especially true if you are in an area that is known for having Ebola. Hand washing is the best way to prevent ebola virus infection. You should always use soap and water when available. If this is not available, washing your hands with something that has at least 60% alcohol in it will kill the germs.
Tip #4
Know what the symptoms of Ebola are, and seek medical treatment if you notice these signs. Never underestimate any fever or sign of Ebola if you have this, and you have traveled to an area in which Ebola is found. If you do notice flu-like signs, such as fever, muscle pain, headache and vomitting, get to a doctor immediately and let the medical staff know that you have been to an area that has Ebola.
Tip #5
Avoid areas that are having Ebola outbreaks. By avoiding the areas in the world that are having Ebola outbreaks, you greatly decrease your chances of catching Ebola. Unless traveling to these areas is of grave importance, they should be avoided where the virus has been found. If you are planning a trip to West African countries give it a miss.
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