Top FIFA players initiate "11 Against Ebola" campaign

Top FIFA players initiate "11 Against Ebola" campaign

This is the primary emergency health campaign of its kind enforced by FIFA and CAF and is galvanized by the dedication of medical personnel at the front line of the fight against Ebola hemorrhagic fever.

The campaign is meant to supply a assuasive, positive message to affected communities with straightforward and clear info which will facilitate to combat the unfold of the Ebola virus.

Through the facility and recognition of soccer, the eleven Against Ebola hemorrhagic fever campaign seeks to succeed in as wide associate audience as attainable within the most affected regions and globally by connexion forces with high international soccer players, the planet Bank, FIFA and CAF member associations, native organizations and also the media.

The “11 Against Ebola” campaign, options World Player of the Year, Real capital of Spain’s Cristiano Ronaldo, Barcelona’s Neymar Jr, Chelsea’s Didier Drogba and Bayern Muenchen’s Philipp Lahm. alternative players concerned at the beginning of the campaign square measure Gareth Bale (Real Madrid/Wales), Raphaël Varane (Real Madrid/France), Neymar Jr. (Barcelona/Brazil), Gerard Piqué (Barcelona/Spain), Xavi (Barcelona/Spain), Jérôme Boateng (Bayern Munich/Germany), John cult Mikel (Chelsea/Nigeria), Saint George Davies (Sierra Leone) and Bayern Munich coach spirit Guardiola.

The eleven straightforward health messages to be promoted through the campaign are elite by doctors and health specialists from continent, the planet Bank and also the World Health Organisation effort the irruption in geographic region.

In thanking FIFA, the planet Bank, the planet Health Organization, the national soccer associations of African country, Guinea and African nation, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, the soccer players and manager and also the Michael Essien Foundation for his or her support during this campaign, CAF President Issa Hayatou said: “CAF and its govt Committee totally support this vital initiative, and that we can do our utmost to relay all the key messages to the African communities, ranging from the last phases of the qualifiers of the Orange continent Cup of states 2015.”

FIFA President Sepp Blatter said: “We hope that soccer will play its half which this campaign against Ebola hemorrhagic fever will build a true distinction on the bottom because the world comes along to fight the virus and to assist those living in affected communities.”

Said FIFA Chief medical man faculty member. Jiří Dvořák, MD, the instigator of the campaign: “We doctors have older the facility of soccer once it involves hindrance and health, whereas with success implementing the ‘FIFA eleven for Health’ programme in fifteen African countries as a part of the medical gift of 2010 FIFA tournament in African country. currently we tend to square measure victimisation constant system to tackle Ebola hemorrhagic fever, by presenting straightforward instructional messages to forestall the unfold of the unwellness through the voices of soccer stars – ‘When soccer talks, everyone listens’.”

George Davies, the 17-year-old jock from African country presently taking part in in Deutschland said: “It is thus vital that we tend to get the proper info to those laid low with the Ebola hemorrhagic fever irruption. we tend to all hope this positive campaign can improve peoples’ understanding of the Ebola virus and facilitate North American nation to scale back the possibilities of it spreading. Let’s all fall behind this campaign to assist my brothers and sisters within the worst hit regions. Together, we are able to beat Ebola hemorrhagic fever.”

According to the planet Health Organization, as of nine Nov, a complete of fourteen,098 confirmed, probable and suspected cases of Ebola hemorrhagic fever are reportable. There are five,160 deaths. Guinea, African nation and African country have seen the very best variety of cases.

The 11 Against Ebola messages are:

1. Report unusual illnesses 

Please report any strange illnesses or deaths in your community.

2. Know the symptoms

Do you have a fever with a loss of appetite, headache, fatigue, pain, vomiting, bleeding or diarrhoea? Know the symptoms of Ebola.

3. Seek immediate medical help

Please seek urgent medical help if you have a fever with additional symptoms.

4. Avoid body contact

Avoid direct, skin and body contact with anyone suffering from Ebola.

5. Wash your hands and disinfect

Wash your hands regularly and disinfect anything touched by suspected or confirmed Ebola sufferers.

6. Wear proper protection

Wear gloves and proper protective clothing if you are caring for an Ebola sufferer, get the appropriate education.

7. Cook meat properly

Cook all meat and animal products thoroughly before consumption.

8. Always practise safe sex

Use protection if you are having sex with anyone recovering from Ebola.

9. Avoid contact with wild animals and bats

Wild animals and fruit bats can carry the Ebola virus. Avoid them or wear protective clothing.

10. Do not touch the dead

Avoid direct contact with dead Ebola victims or anyone who has died from a strange disease.

11. Seek help for safe burials

Please seek help from local authorities to bury any victims of Ebola or strange diseases.