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Encouraging a cultural shift towards healthy burial practices and communal awareness about infectious diseases is paramount. The challenges presented by deeply ingrained cultural customs around death and burial highlight the struggle faced by health officials when combating infectious diseases like Ebola.
Professor Isaku called for national advocacy campaigns to improve public understanding of disease transmission and the importance of preventive measures. The incorporation of communication strategies targeting local communities can ensure that information flows effectively from governmental agencies down to grassroots levels.