CLEAN : Traditional leaders join fight against Ebola in Rural Liberia

The video discusses the critical role of community engagement in combating the Ebola epidemic. It highlights the challenges posed by traditional practices, such as burial rites, which can hinder efforts to control the virus. The importance of sensitization and awareness among local communities is emphasized, with a focus on involving traditional leaders to spread accurate information. Preventive measures, including avoiding body contact and bush meat, are outlined to help curb the spread of Ebola.

Why is community engagement crucial in stopping the Ebola epidemic?

• Communities should rely solely on health teams.

• Communities need to be active in their own salvation.

• Communities can wait for external help.

• Communities should ignore traditional practices.

What is one of the main challenges in controlling the spread of Ebola?

• Insufficient funding.

• Over-reliance on technology.

• Lack of medical facilities.

• Denial and traditional practices.

How can traditional leaders help in the fight against Ebola?

• By isolating themselves from the community.

• By sensitizing their communities about the virus.

• By promoting traditional burial rites.

• By ignoring the virus.

What should people avoid to prevent the spread of Ebola?

• Eating bush meat.

• Drinking clean water.

• Using mosquito nets.

• Taking vitamins.

Why is it important not to deny the existence of Ebola?

• It reduces the need for medical intervention.

• It makes the virus disappear.

• It helps in spreading awareness and taking precautions.

• It increases community gatherings.