High risk socio-cultural practices cloud knowledge of Ebola disease - Study

Findings from the School of Public Health at the University of Ghana show that though Ghanaians generally have knowledge about Ebola, misconceptions and high risk socio-cultural practices cloud the real picture of the disease.

According to the findings, the surprising aspect is that urban dwellers were found to be more vulnerable with regards to information, attitude, and beliefs concerning Ebola.

At a meeting to present the findings to stakeholders in Accra, the Dean of the School of Public Health at University of Ghana, Legon, Professor Richard Adanu said the findings clearly show that tracking and preventing Ebola in Ghana has moved beyond the establishment of a Ministerial Committee to a more rigid approach to effectively disseminate information on Ebola to the people.

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