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Community response is key as Ebola spreads (Level A1) — a group of people stand outside a market

Community response is key as Ebola spreadsCEFR A1

28 May 2026

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Adapted from Githinji Gitahi, SciDev • CC BY 2.0

Photo by Kayla Farmer, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
74 words
  • WHO declared Ebola an international emergency for two countries.
  • The disease is spreading quickly in affected areas.
  • It is a rare type of Ebola virus.
  • Cases often start in local communities and families.
  • People notice symptoms after a few days.
  • Community health workers check homes and markets.
  • Quick reports help health teams save lives.
  • Faster detection can stop more infections.
  • Rapid tests exist but are not common.
  • Strong community health is the first defence.

Difficult words

  • emergency — sudden serious problem needing fast action
  • spread — move and reach more people or places
    spreading
  • symptom — signs of illness a person has
    symptoms
  • detection — finding a disease or problem early
  • community — group of people living in one place
    communities
  • virus — small germ that makes people sick

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Discussion questions

  • Is there a community health worker near you?
  • Do you think quick reports are important?
  • If a family member is sick, who would you tell first?

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