The Ministry of Health has cautioned that Ebola symptoms tend to come on suddenly and can deteriorate quickly without early medical intervention.
According to the Ministry, the disease, caused by the Ebola virus, passes from person to person through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or surfaces that have been contaminated.
In the early stages, the signs can resemble a severe flu, high fever, intense headaches, muscle aches, joint pain, sore throat, and a general sense of weakness and fatigue.
Loss of appetite is also common during this initial phase.
Additionally, as the illness progresses, the symptoms become significantly more severe. Patients may begin experiencing vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and unexplained bleeding or bruising.
In severe cases, the virus can cause internal bleeding, bleeding from the gums, and the presence of blood in stool or vomit.
The Ministry further advised the public to maintain high standards of hygiene.
It has also urged the members of the public to avoid contact with the bodily fluids of sick persons and to avoid handling sick or dead animals.
Furthermore, the public is advised to rely only on the information provided by the Ministry of Health.
