Question

Looking at the recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa, what factors contribute to the outbreak of a pandemic disease? What measures must the medical center employ to minimize the spread of the disease? What training should be provided to the staff relating to pandemic diseases?

Answer 1

There are many reasons for pandemic outbreak it includes

• Poor personal hygiene
• Lack of knowledge among public
• Unavailability of vaccines
• Atmospheric temperature, cold climate is one of the reasons for the virus survival
• High population density
• Closed areas with low airflow and ventilation
• Humidity

Medical center employee should take measures like

• Provide health teachings to the public regarding measures that can be useful for the prevention of pandemic spread
• Ensure proper use of personal protection equipment
• Eat healthy and nutritious diet
• Avoid bad habits like smoking and drinking alcohol
• Establish relationships with key healthcare and public health partners in their community.
• Create an emergency contact list
• Screen patients and visitors for any signs and symptoms of the disease