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Travelling instructions to Ebola affected countries

For those who are about to travel or are already travelling to Ebola affected countries, World Health Organization (WHO) has listed out the travel advice. Travelers are requested to again consider the necessity of the travel. Since the outbreak of the disease is a very serious issue and the healthcare systems are already weak, travel advice had to be given.
  • Check what your health insurance plan covers. Many health insurance plans do not include Evacuation insurance.
  • Maintain hygiene. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water or carry a hand sanitizer while on the trip.
  • Be careful to not getting in contact with any body fluids or blood of an Ebola infected person.
  • Do not use or touch items used by an infected person. Items such as syringes, towels, mugs etc. should not be handled.
  • Do not come in contact with dead body of the person who died of Ebola. While attending funeral or burial rituals, stay conscious and avoid contact.
  • Do not have sex with a person infected or recovered from Ebola. Sexual transmission of Ebola is yet under research. Full knowledge has not been acquired yet hence it is better to refrain from any sexual activity with an Ebola infected person or a person who has recovered from Ebola.
  • Do not eat raw/uncooked meat of animals.
  • Avoid eating or handling meat of wild animals.
  • Avoid visiting health care facilities where patients infected with Ebola are getting treated.
  • While you are on your trip to a country where the Ebola epidemic is spread, in case you develop a fever of 38°C or above or you feel any other symptoms of Ebola, immediately seek medical attention. In case any symptom develops, then do not meet other people while going to visit the doctor.
It is preferable not to visit Ebola affected countries unless absolutely necessary.

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