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Department of Health and Wellness - Public Information: E

General information publications, listed alphabetically. These documents are also placed under the relevant life events and categories in Your Life and Topics.

What is Ebola?

Ebola virus disease (EVD) was formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever and is a severe, often fatal illness in humans and non-human primates (monkeys, gorillas and chimpanzees).

How is it Transmitted?

The Ebola virus can spread through direct contact (through broken skin or mucous membranes including the nose, mouth and eyes) with the blood or any body fluids of an infected person, so remember:

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Information for port health officers and airline crew on the signs and symptoms of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome and what needs to be done when a passenger presents with symptoms.

Events:

The Knowledge Hub

The CPD solution for the National Department of Health

The Knowledge Hub will help you build your competence and improve your professional skills. The KH provides you:

  • Relevant CPD opportunities: Access professional development opportunities, including online and blended-learning courses, conferences, face-to-face workshops, and self-study resources to meet your specific needs.

This brochure provides information to mothers on the benefits of breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months of their babies' lives. The pamphlet also answers some of the tricky questions about breastfeeding.

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This pamphlet will prepare you for your child's visit to the Eye Clinic. It serves as a guide, giving you all sorts of helpful information.