Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Be Prepared With AKSYON Emergency Checklist

Since we are at Typhoon season and also the time where more natural disaster strikes, we should ALWAYS be prepared with ourselves and our love ones aware of what should be done when these things happen. 

Here at AKSYON PILIPINAS, we are committed to spread useful information that you can take note in preparation of possible catastrophes. Remember, prevention is still better than cure.


Sunday, August 10, 2014

Ebola Alert: What You Need To Know

There is a new epidemic that is spreading in the world this quarter and the public is advised to look out for the symptoms of this disease. It would have similar symptoms with other sickness but there are things that are unique signs that it can be Ebola Virus. Here is a infographic from the Department of Health about it and how we can detect it early.

#EBOLA is a severe, infectious, often fatal disease in humans and primates (monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees) caused by infection from the Ebola virus. - Department of Health (Philippines)

Ebola can be transmitted through close contact with: 
• Blood secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected animals
• Body fluids and stools of an infected person
• Contaminated needles and soiled linen used by infected patients
• Direct contact with the body a deceased person