CLEAN : Sierra Leone: a new Ebola Treatment Centre opens to patients

The video discusses the construction of a facility to combat an epidemic, emphasizing the need for isolation centers to manage cases early. It highlights the importance of increasing such facilities and promoting behavior change for disease prevention. The video also addresses the tragic impact on children, who are often orphaned and stigmatized due to the epidemic.

Why is it crucial to have facilities for isolating cases during an epidemic?

• To provide shelter for healthcare workers

• To isolate cases early and manage the outbreak

• To conduct research on the disease

• To store medical supplies

What two strategies are emphasized to prevent the spread of the disease?

• Conducting mass testing and distributing masks

• Developing vaccines and increasing hospital beds

• Increasing facilities and promoting behavior change

• Building more roads and improving transportation

How can behavior change contribute to disease prevention?

• By increasing the number of social gatherings

• By encouraging people to travel more

• By reducing the number of healthcare workers

• By promoting self-protection and awareness

What is a significant challenge faced by children affected by the epidemic?

• Lack of access to education

• Increased opportunities for adoption

• More recreational activities

• Being orphaned and stigmatized by the community

Why might communities be hesitant to help children affected by the epidemic?

• Lack of resources

• Fear of contracting the disease

• Government restrictions

• Cultural differences