Ebola as an Emerging and Re-Emerging Disease in Africa: Its Conceptual Frame Work and the Missing Link

Authors

  • Agharese Efe-Aigbovo Department Of Human Kinetics And Sports Science, Faculty Of Education, University Of Benin, Benin City
  • Fidelis Uchendi Okafor Department Of Nursing Science, School Of Basic Medical Sciences, University Of Benin, Benin City

Keywords:

Ebola, emerging and re-emerging, missing link, complacency, Proactive activities

Abstract

Ebola has been identified as one of the emerging and re-emerging diseases in Africa. The present paper discusses its conceptual framework and the missing link under: Ebola concept and its historical background, Signs and symptoms, the risk factors, transmission mode, preventive and control measures and the treatment options which are operating primarily as supportive management in nature presently rather than offering curative treatment modalities. Proactive activities rather  than complacency towards preventing and controlling Ebola infections should be highly encouraged to avoid re-emerging of the disease in African countries

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Published

2016-09-22

How to Cite

Agharese, E.-A., & Fidelis , U. O. (2016). Ebola as an Emerging and Re-Emerging Disease in Africa: Its Conceptual Frame Work and the Missing Link . NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION, 9(1). Retrieved from https://journals.aphriapub.com/index.php/NJHP/article/view/1790

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2016)

Section

NJHP