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- September 23, 2019
- 2:13 pm
It still kills today.
Ebola didn’t just disappear… It’s still kills today massively at an alarming rate…
What are some of the symptoms of Ebola, and how can someone protect themselves from contracting it?
Ebola: A disease that didn’t just vanish
Ebola, a virus that emerged in 1976, became one of the most deadly viral diseases known to man. It was a disease that ravaged communities, caused a humanitarian crisis in West Africa and ultimately killed over 11,000 people. In the wake of the initial outbreaks, enormous efforts were put in place to contain the virus, leading many to believe that the disease had been eradicated completely. However, the truth is that Ebola hasn’t completely disappeared; it still kills people today, and in larger numbers than you might expect.
In recent years, smaller outbreaks of Ebola have been recorded across Africa, with several countries including Guinea, Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Liberia reporting numbers of infections. Presently, the Democratic Republic of Congo is battling an outbreak of the virus, with hundreds of deaths reported already. Even worse, the World Health Organization estimates that only 20% of cases have been detected, meaning that thousands of people could already be infected unknowingly within the region.
The spread of Ebola is facilitated by the fact that it is highly contagious. The virus is primarily transmitted through contact with bodily fluids from an infected person or an animal carrier, such as a fruit bat. It can be spread through bodily fluids such as blood, sweat, vomit, feces, urine, semen and breast milk. In addition, the virus can remain active on surfaces for up to several days, further facilitating its spread.
Despite the massive efforts to contain the virus, there remains a lack of awareness and education about the disease, particularly in Africa. Often, locals may unknowingly become infected due to inadequate or non-existent access to information about the disease’s symptoms or how to protect themselves against it. Worse still, many people believe in cultural practices that put them in direct contact with infected animals or infected bodily fluids.
It’s important to note that Ebola is not something that should be taken lightly. In fact, the WHO has repeatedly classified Ebola as a potential global health emergency, meaning it poses a real risk to global health should it continue to spread. The virus not only destroys lives, but it has a significant impact on society at large, leading to lost economic opportunities and healthcare resources.
In summary, Ebola still exists, and it continues to kill people at an alarming rate. To combat the virus, there needs to be a greater focus on public education, especially where access to information remains limited. It’s up to us to make sure that this deadly disease doesn’t spread, and that people in affected regions stay safe from this pandemic. Ebola is a reminder that we must remain vigilant and united against known and unknown health threats.
