A few months ago, Sierra Leone was declared free of Ebola virus by the World Health Organization (WHO). However, the agency also issued a warning that the country should remain cautious for several forthcoming months since the virus outbreak might again occur. The disease can revive any time, in any part of the country, since this virus tends to remain in the blood stream of survivors for around a year.

The WHO also recommended that survivors must be under continuous supervision and adequate precautions must be taken by everyone to safeguard themselves against this disease. In addition, adult survivors have been suggested to stay away from sexual intercourse with their partners for a little time to avoid transmission of the disease in case the virus is still present in the blood stream. The virus can only be transmitted by coming in contact with bodily fluids of an infected person.

The health workers are on high alert and know exactly what measures need to be taken in case the virus again revives in the country. It is evident from the fact that after the death of a woman in Tonkolili district, who belonged to Kambia, her close acquaintances were not aware of Ebola and that it had to be reported to health authorities. After the corpse was tested that Ebola was discovered, the anti-Ebola unit traced everyone who was in contact with the deceased, without any delay.

Dr.Brima Kargbo, the country’s Chief Medical Officer, immediately issued an alert to find the person in close contact with her. The authorities found that the woman’s 45-year-old stepfather, Sheik Osman Kamara, was the person to be traced. An alert message with complete description and latest location of the person was issued by the authorities. The person himself has been appealed to call on +23278124644 to make sure he receives the required care and support.