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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : October 17, 2014 3:28 PM IST
Leaders from member countries of the Bolivarian Alliance for the People of Our Americas (ALBA) are set to meet next week in Havana to discuss measures for preventing the Ebola epidemic from spreading.
Heads of states and governments, high-level representatives of the member countries and international organisations will attend the Extraordinary ALBA Summit, where they are expected to 'coordinate regional cooperation' to help prevent the Ebola disease from spreading to the Latin American and the Caribbean region, Xinhua reported citing the Cuba's state-run daily Granma. (Read: Are there any natural remedies for the virus?)
Founded in 2004, ALBA consists of Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Ecuador and Bolivia. As of Wednesday, nearly 9,000 Ebola cases have been registered in West Africa, causing 4,484 deaths, according to the WHO statistics. (Read: 9 warning symptoms of Ebola virus)
Here are some expert tips that can help you prevent the disease.
Educate yourself about Ebola: Knowing the symptoms, modes of transmission and preventive measures is the first step to prevent the spread of the disease. This information is especially important for those who are travelling to and from affected areas in West Africa.
Maintain sanitary conditions: Basic hygiene plays a very important role in preventing Ebola. The exact way by which the virus enters the body is still debatable but skin and eyes are suggested routes for viral entry. However, food and water may also serve as source of entry. So, simple acts like washing hands before eating and disinfecting surfaces and covering the mouth can help prevent the spread of the virus, especially in areas surrounding the areas of outbreak.
Avoid contact with blood and body fluids: Ebola virus spreads through all body fluids including blood, semen, saliva, sweat, urine, fecal matter and vomit of infected individuals. Healthcare workers and medical staff who are more likely to come in contact with infected body fluids, infected needles and first aid, should handle them with protective gear. Read more about 8 tips to prevent Ebola infection
With inputs from IANS
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