“For this demo I used an existing infographic created by BRIGHT. It stated that the info came from the WHO (World Health Organization), DGS (Direção General de Saúde), ECDPC (European Center for Disease Prevention and Control) and a couple of other known authorities on global health as well as the NY Times and the BBC. The infographic also stated that the content has been scientifically revised by Dr. António Guerra Maio from the Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga. I've not checked the facts and can imagine there is much, much more that could be added to this demo.” elearning challenge

THE EBOLA CRISIS What is Ebola? Ebola virus disease (EVD) or Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever (EHF) is a disease of humans and other primates caused by the Ebola virus. The symptoms start suddenly, often between 2 to 21 days after being infected.

symptoms early High feverFatigue Muscle soreness HeadachesSore throat late Nausea/ vomiting Internal and external bleeding Skin rashDiarrhea Abdominal pain

How it spreads You are not likely to catch Ebola just by being in proximity with someone that has the virus. It is not airborne, like the flu. The virus spreads through contact with infected animals, infected human bodily fluids (when the person is symptomatic) and contaminated environments. Infected animals ChimpanzeesFruit batsForest antelopes BODILY FLUIDS Saliva, sweat and sperm VomitPeeStoolBlood Contaminated environments Infected objectsBodies of Ebola victims

precautions Ebola kills between 50 and 90% of those infected with it. Because there is no vaccine against the disease, it’s important to inform the affected communities and encourage behavioral changes to minimize the risk of contamination. Wash hands frequently Wear protective equipment when necessary Eat raw meat Touch shared objects (e.g. towels) DO’sDOnt’s

Treatment The treatment is of support, aimed at the actual symptoms. Whoever has those symptoms should keep themselves isolated and seek immediate professional help. The earlier the treatment starts the better the chance of survival. The most common treatment, since Ebola causes severe dehydration. Experimental drugs where successful in some cases, but ineffective in others. Iv fluidsNew drugs

2014 outbreak From a remote area of south-eastern Guinea, the virus has spread to the capital, Conakry, and from there to the neighbor countries Liberia and Sierra Leone. By the end of July a man who flew from Liberia to Lagos died soon after arrival - that’s how the virus spread to Nigeria © BRIGHT 2014