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Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by PublicHealthNig: 2:57pm On May 18, 2018 |
Spread of Ebola In Africa What Nigerians Should Do Following the outbreak of the deadly Ebola disease in some African countries it has become imperative to once again arm Nigerians with the vital information they need to safeguard themselves and families considering the high mobility of Nigerians and the daily influx of Africans into Nigeria most of which occur through informal channels. Unlike the response to the Ebola outbreak in 2014 when the nation earned accolades following the strategic management of the disease, the mediocre manner in which the current Nigerian Government has managed the lassa fever epidemic is an indicator that if Nigerians don’t personally take needed public health safety steps, thousands would have died before those saddled with the responsibility for public health and safety realize what their duties are What is Ebola Virus Disease? Ebola virus disease or EVD is a viral hemorrhagic fever of humans caused by ebolaviruses. The Signs and symptoms of Ebola disease typically start between two days and three weeks after contracting the virus with a fever, muscular pain, headaches and sore throat. This is usually followed by, vomiting, diarrhea and some people begin to bleed both internally and externally after the organs of the body become affected. The disease currently has no cure although a new Ebola vaccine is currently being tested following some recent outbreaks. What You Should Do to limit Your Risk of Contracting Ebola disease 1. Avoid bush meat or any meat you are not sure of its source. 2. Wash your hands frequently with detergent, soap using clean water. 3. Avoid trips to Ebola endemic countries (DRC , UGANDA , CONGO, GABON etc) 4. Avoid unnecessary handshakes, get a hand sanitizer for people to use in your office and educate them on the importance of the sanitizers, Get one for your kids to use in school frequently and if possible for their class. 5. Avoid buying food stuffs, clothing or other personal materials from markets/shops that share the same vicinity with live or roasted bush meat dealer’s or sellers 6. Be careful with hands when using railings on the stairs, door knobs and other utilities used by the public. 7. Gloves and other appropriate protective clothing should be worn when handling sick animals or their tissues 8. Watch out for people with flu-like symptoms such as sudden fever 9. Avoid Pig farms, Pig farms in Africa play a role in the amplification of infection because of the presence of fruit bats on these farms. 10. Avoid bat meats and bat products Precautionary Measure for Health Workers The world Health Organization (WHO) recommends the following standard precautionary measures in the care and treatment of all patients regardless of their perceived or confirmed infectious status. They include the basic level of infection control—hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment to avoid direct contact with blood and body fluids, prevention of needle stick and injuries from other sharp instruments, and a set of environmental controls. Signs and Symptoms of Ebola Virus Disease 1.Fever 2.Intense weakness 3.Muscle pain, 4.Headache and sore throat. 5.Followed by vomiting, Diarrhea, Rash, Impaired kidney and Liver function, and in some cases, both internal and external bleeding “It is a tragedy, at rate at which EBOLA VIRUS is spreading in West Africa. It is a fatal disease in the history of the world. Intensive education (formal and informal approaches) of the citizens of African can help prevent the spread. International cooperation is urgently needed to combat the EBOLA virus.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita source: Spread of Ebola In Africa What Nigerians Should Do http://www.publichealth.com.ng/ebola-spread-what-nigerians-should-do/ 8 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by kingchris30(m): 2:58pm On May 18, 2018 |
I thought we are free from this Ebola. God save us 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by thesicilian: 3:00pm On May 18, 2018 |
What Nigerians should do is leave the country if they can afford to. 13 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by Nobody: 4:05pm On May 18, 2018 |
Nigerians should Negotiate with Ebola 17 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by drips8(m): 4:06pm On May 18, 2018 |
If we find a way to kick out buhari out of office, chances of getting Ebola would be reduced 23 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by Ginaz(f): 4:06pm On May 18, 2018 |
God help us.... 1 Like |
Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by Sirpaul(m): 4:07pm On May 18, 2018 |
Ebola again!... o boy i no dey shake again be that oooooo 1 Like |
Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by humblenature: 4:07pm On May 18, 2018 |
![]() "Can a dog give birth to a sheep"? The last time ebola knocked on our door, Jonathan took care of it because his ambition is not worth any life of Nigerians. Today, we have buhari with Ebola knocking at our door.. Hmmmm.. This is a man with no emotion, zero compassion, death mentality, wicked and nonchalant heart, chronic sadism and " let them die attitude". We should just pray Ebola doesn't enter our country. That is the only thing we can do. 24 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by SamuelAnyawu(m): 4:09pm On May 18, 2018 |
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Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by Gbaremu(m): 4:09pm On May 18, 2018 |
hmm |
Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by BlackHatNaija: 4:10pm On May 18, 2018 |
This is another fear we have now. Another distraction. But the thing is, anyone coming into Nigeria from the affected countries should be thoroughly checked. I'm sure Trump's hand is on his jaw right now. He's gonna use this as a reason to restrict Africans coming into the USA while we already know what his immigration law is all about. 2 Likes |
Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by GrammarNazi1(m): 4:11pm On May 18, 2018 |
drips8:...Buhari... 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by wanted222(m): 4:11pm On May 18, 2018 |
our road to lifting the world cup 26 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by Proudlyngwa(m): 4:11pm On May 18, 2018 |
EliteBiz:Not funny and very insensitive 1 Like |
Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by jeeqaa7(m): 4:13pm On May 18, 2018 |
Ok |
Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by visijo(m): 4:13pm On May 18, 2018 |
Ebola still exist? |
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Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by congorasta: 4:14pm On May 18, 2018 |
impeach buhari, and no Ebola will befall this zoo 1 Like |
Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by okwabayi(m): 4:14pm On May 18, 2018 |
Rubbish! |
Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by Nobody: 4:14pm On May 18, 2018 |
Proudlyngwa:you should mind your business 2 Likes |
Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by Britishcoins(m): 4:14pm On May 18, 2018 |
I think it is high time president Buhari should carefully transmit doctors salaries to avoid transfusion of ebola virus in confusion country called Nigeria 1 Like |
Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by oyetunder(m): 4:14pm On May 18, 2018 |
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Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by Godsaves18(m): 4:14pm On May 18, 2018 |
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Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by Nairalandmentor(m): 4:15pm On May 18, 2018 |
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Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by olu690(m): 4:15pm On May 18, 2018 |
Ebola ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by Nobody: 4:16pm On May 18, 2018 |
Was I the only one that saw this ![]() N they are there laughing IGP of transmission...
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Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by Proudlyngwa(m): 4:16pm On May 18, 2018 |
EliteBiz: So should you |
Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by femi4: 4:16pm On May 18, 2018 |
wanted222:dream on... |
Re: Ebola Spread: What Nigerians Should Do by Nobody: 4:18pm On May 18, 2018 |
Proudlyngwa:you are a guy, stop behaving like a gal, bro leave me abeg ![]() 1 Like
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