Outbreak

Ebola is a disease that may be acquired upon contact with blood or bodily fluids. It can also be as a result of being in contact with an infected human or other animal.

People who are affected with the Ebola virus starts with symptoms of high fever, sore throat, muscle pain, and headaches. Many people who becomes infected with ebola soon started vomiting. They also have diarrhea, and rash.It also causes bleeding both within the body and externally.

Haiti is a country especially vulnerable to diseases. The people of Haiti need to be constantly on the lookout for a disease such as Ebola. To prevent infection from the Ebola Virus, check for infected animals and kill and properly disposing of the bodies.

A rumor has been circulating in Haiti recently concerning a U.N. Mission that was put in place to enlist volunteers form Haiti for Ebola Emergency Response (UNMEER). This was met with a statement form the Haitian government banning any Haitian from volunteering for the task

It stated that the Ministers forbade any agency, including the U.N. Mission for Ebola Emergency Response (UNMEER), from recruiting haitian volunteers for that purpose.

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