Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a rare but severe viral infection that can be fatal if not treated promptly. The virus mainly spreads through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person.
Common Symptoms:
High fever
Severe headache
Muscle and joint pain
Extreme fatigue
Vomiting and diarrhea
Unexplained bleeding in severe cases
How Does It Spread?
Unlike COVID-19, Ebola does not spread through the air. It spreads through direct contact with infected body fluids or contaminated surfaces.
Can It Be Prevented?
Early diagnosis and isolation
Proper infection-control measures
Contact tracing
Vaccination for high-risk individuals
Although Ebola outbreaks are mostly reported in Africa, they highlight the importance of global disease surveillance and public health preparedness.
Awareness, early detection, and infection control remain the strongest tools against Ebola.
Did you know? Ebola has an average fatality rate of around 50%, making it one of the world’s deadliest viral diseases.
Mention in the comments about what and how PHEIC are declared? Why and when was EBOLA declared a PHEIC?
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