The natural disaster of Ebola has affected 2,054 children (966 Boys & 1088 girls) in Bo, Bonthe, Moyamba and Pujehun Districts. 751 have been orphaned (336 boys, 415 girls). Caritas Bo with Support from Catholic Relief Services, actively engaged in social mobilization, awareness raising aimed at behaviour change and increase of knowledge on the prevention of Ebola virus and setting up of hand washing stations in all 15 chiefdoms in Bo District
The Director of Caritas Bo, David Yambasu, says the fight against Ebola require intensive social mobilization, raising awareness on Ebola control and prevention. He was positive that with the drop down in new Ebola infection rate the country, Sierra Leone will soon surmount Ebola virus.
He maintained that Caritas Bo will support government efforts in the fight against Ebola, noting that the post Ebola face will be critical in the overall elimination of Ebola Virus.
He said commended the Catholic Relief Service for continued support and collaboration in driving this menace from the Country.