MUST READ.....!!! Hicomind Accra Wed · HEALTH ADVISORY – EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE Parts of West Africa are presently affected by Ebola Viral infection. Ebola is a severe infectious disease that kills, but can be prevented. The virus is very contagious and the fatality of infected cases is over 50%. According to the latest information, 1603 cases including 887 deaths in all, have been reported from Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone. A couple of cases have also been reported in Nigeria. This advisory is being issued to share important information about the infection and the precautions to be observed to prevent its spread. Symptoms Sudden high fever along with any or some of the following conditions, viz., diarrhea, vomiting, body weakness, headache, sore throat, abdominal pain, skin rash. In the later stages it may lead to internal, subcutaneous bleeding manifested through reddening of eyes and bloody vomit or blood in the stool. Mode of spreading - It is spread through direct contact with wounds, body fluids like saliva, sweat, vomit, stool and urine of infected persons; - Un-sterilized injections; - Eating dead animals, especially monkeys, chimpanzees and bats; - Eating fruits that bats or wild animals have partly eaten. Precaution to be observed - Maintain proper hygiene at all the times. - Wash hands with soap when required and avoid unnecessary physical contact. - Thoroughly clean raw vegetables and fruits before consumption. - Do not share needles, razor blades, etc. - Avoid eating wild animals. - Postpone traveling to affected countries, if possible. - Avoid participating in unnecessary public gathering. - Report suspected cases immediately to health authorities. The concerned authorities are taking all possible measures to prevent the spread of the dreaded disease. Awareness of the disease and observing the precautions listed above would complement their efforts. ********** High Commission of India, Accra (GHANA) 8 August
Posted on: Fri, 08 Aug 2014 08:04:59 +0000
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