NBM OF AFRICA WORLDWIDE – HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES, A SAFER AFRICA – EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE (EVD) – PUBLIC HEALTH AWARENESS & PREVENTION CAMPAIGN
KNOW THE FACTS. PREVENT INFECTION. PROTECT LIVES.
* UNDERSTANDING EBOLA
Ebola Virus Disease is a severe infectious disease that can be life-threatening. It spreads through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person who has developed symptoms, or through contaminated objects and materials.
Ebola Virus Disease is a severe infectious disease that can be life-threatening. It spreads through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person who has developed symptoms, or through contaminated objects and materials.
ACT RESPONSIBLY. SHOW COMPASSION.
Do not spread rumours or stigmatise people based on nationality, travel history or suspected exposure. Share verified information and support efforts to protect individuals, families and communities.
Do not spread rumours or stigmatise people based on nationality, travel history or suspected exposure. Share verified information and support efforts to protect individuals, families and communities.
RECOGNISE THE WARNING SIGNS
Symptoms may include fever, severe weakness, headache, muscle pain, vomiting and diarrhoea. Symptoms can resemble other illnesses, so professional medical assessment is essential.
Symptoms may include fever, severe weakness, headache, muscle pain, vomiting and diarrhoea. Symptoms can resemble other illnesses, so professional medical assessment is essential.
IF YOU SUSPECT EXPOSURE OR DEVELOP SYMPTOMS AFTER POSSIBLE EXPOSURE, SEEK URGENT MEDICAL GUIDANCE.
PREVENTION STARTS WITH YOU
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- Avoid direct contact with the blood and body fluids of suspected or confirmed cases.
- Practise proper hand hygiene.
- Do not handle potentially contaminated materials.
- Seek immediate guidance from health authorities following suspected exposure.
- Follow official public health advice and infection-prevention measures.
PROTECTING HUMAN LIFE IS A COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY.
NBM of Africa Worldwide calls on all communities to remain informed, vigilant, and compassionate. Through awareness, responsible action and collective effort, we can strengthen public health protection and help safeguard lives.
NBM of Africa Worldwide calls on all communities to remain informed, vigilant, and compassionate. Through awareness, responsible action and collective effort, we can strengthen public health protection and help safeguard lives.
CLEAN HANDS SAVE LIVES
Signed
Dr. Charles Chimezie (Ph.D)
President, NBM of Africa Worldwide
Dr. Charles Chimezie (Ph.D)
President, NBM of Africa Worldwide