Staff sensitization on the Ebola Epidemic hitting West Africa FIOHTG on Thursday the 23rd October 2014 organized a sensitization on Ebola for its staff as part of the greater campaign across the country by the Ministry of health. The sensitization was led by Isabella the Swedish intern who dilated on the following topics: • What is Ebola • The signs and symptoms • How it is spread • How to prevent yourself In her introductory remarks Kristina Lundahl expressed the importance of the sensitization as it will improved on the understanding of the staff regarding Ebola so that they are well prepared to prevent themselves their families and the communities on this virus. The session was very interactive as participants carried out some practical exercises and also had the opportunity to ask questions and answers provided. At the end of the session the following recommendations were made among others: • Provide all the toilets with liquid soap for hand washing • Provide all staff with drinking cups so we don’t share one cup. • Introduce hand washing at the gate for all staff and visitors before entering the premises. • Reduce to the minimum shaking hands with people. • Conduct sensitizations at community level with our clientele
Posted on: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 09:36:15 +0000
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