For the past eleven weeks, we has been having discussion concerning this Ebola virus epidemic. And I would like to thank all the forums, the people who has been asking questions and all the people who are liking and sharing my posts. I really do appreciate you guys a lot. And I also do appreciate all of the people who are participating in their own little ways to help with this epidemic of Ebola virus. This epidemic is a collective fight that we all must fight together, so we can put an end to this Ebola virus outbreak. So for this week, I would like to focused on everything concerning Ebola virus. With that being said, Ebola virus 204 Prevention and control of Ebola virus(from World Health Organization) Good outbreak control relies on applying a package of interventions, namely case management, surveillance and contact tracing, a good laboratory service, safe burials and social mobilisation. Community engagement is key to successfully controlling outbreaks. Raising awareness of risk factors for Ebola infection and protective measures that individuals can take is an effective way to reduce human transmission. Risk reduction messaging should focus on several factors: Reducing the risk of wildlife-to-human transmission from contact with infected fruit bats or monkeys/apes and the consumption of their raw meat. Animals should be handled with gloves and other appropriate protective clothing. Animal products (blood and meat) should be thoroughly cooked before consumption. Reducing the risk of human-to-human transmission from direct or close contact with people with Ebola symptoms, particularly with their bodily fluids. Gloves and appropriate personal protective equipment should be worn when taking care of ill patients at home. Regular hand washing is required after visiting patients in hospital, as well as after taking care of patients at home. Outbreak containment measures including prompt and safe burial of the dead, identifying people who may have been in contact with someone infected with Ebola, monitoring the health of contacts for 21 days, the importance of separating the healthy from the sick to prevent further spread, the importance of good hygiene and maintaining a clean environment. Controlling infection in health-care settings: Health-care workers should always take standard precautions when caring for patients, regardless of their presumed diagnosis. These include basic hand hygiene, respiratory hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (to block splashes or other contact with infected materials), safe injection practices and safe burial practices. Health-care workers caring for patients with suspected or confirmed Ebola virus should apply extra infection control measures to prevent contact with the patient’s blood and body fluids and contaminated surfaces or materials such as clothing and bedding. When in close contact (within 1 metre) of patients with EBV, health-care workers should wear face protection (a face shield or a medical mask and goggles), a clean, non-sterile long-sleeved gown, and gloves (sterile gloves for some procedures). Laboratory workers are also at risk. Samples taken from humans and animals for investigation of Ebola infection should be handled by trained staff and processed in suitably equipped laboratories. Again I am stressing the fact: EARLY DETECTION IS THE BEST WAY TO STOP THE OUTBREAK OF THIS EBOLA VIRUS. It can save your life! Please do not wait until it is too late! All Hands on Deck! #TeamEbolaVirusCureAllDay
Posted on: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 12:12:21 +0000
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