What can I do to prevent the illness?
- Always wash your hands with soap clean water especially after every contact with a sick person.
- Do not share sharp objects such as needles, razor blades, etc.
- Avoid handling wild animals especially monkeys, chimpanzees, antelopes and bats, including those found dead.
- Avoid eating ‘bush’ meat.
- Avoid eating fruits that bats have partly eaten.
- Use protective clothing like gloves when caring for a sick person.