Sunday 7 September 2014

Ebola: how to prevent ebola virus

One of the world most deadly disease called Ebola, has been found present in Nigeria.It is caused by Ebola virus.
Ebola virus is believed to come from

 infected bush animals such as; bat, monkeys etc.

Ebola virus can be contacted through contact with body fluid of an infected person.Several cases have been reported in different states in Nigeria, such as ; Kaduna, Enugu, Lagos Portharcourt and Asaba.
           Nigerians are adviced to use the following ways to prevent ebola.


1. Avoid hand and body contact with sick people as much as possible.
2. Practice good personal hygiene.Always wash your hand regularly with soap and clean water.
3. Avoid putting your hand in the open orifices of the body such as; mouth, nose etc.
4. Use of hand sanitizer regularly when going out.It's important because you may not see a place to wash your hands more frequently.Forever hand sanitizer is a good example of prefarable hand sanitizer.
5. Avoid crowded environment.
6. Avoid eating bush meat that you are not sure of the source.
7. Avoid eating food materials that have been contaminated by Rodent.












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