A Story Book For Children In Bangladesh About Ebola Virus Disease
Once upon a time, in the beautiful land of Bangladesh, there was a little girl named Ayesha. Ayesha loved playing with her friends, exploring the lush green fields, and eating delicious mangoes. But one day, something strange happened in their village.
Ayesha’s parents told her about a condition called Ebola virus disease that had come to their country. They explained that it was a very serious illness that could make people very sick. Ayesha was a smart and curious girl, so she asked her parents to tell her more about it.
Her parents sat her down and began to tell her a story. They said, “Ayesha, imagine there was a tiny, invisible monster called Ebola. This monster loved to make people feel unwell, just like when you catch a cold. But this monster was much stronger and could make people very, very sick.”
Ayesha listened intently as her parents continued, “Now, this monster liked to travel from person to person, just like you and your friends play tag. But instead of touching each other, this monster would spread through things like touching someone’s body fluids, like sweat or blood.”
Ayesha’s eyes widened with curiosity, “But how can we protect ourselves from this monster, Mama?”
Her parents smiled and said, “Well, Ayesha, just like we protect ourselves from other monsters, we have to be very careful. We need to wash our hands with soap and water regularly, especially before eating or touching our faces. We should also avoid touching people who are sick and stay away from crowded places if we can.”
Ayesha nodded, understanding the importance of these precautions. She asked, “But what happens if someone gets sick, Mama?”
Her parents explained, “If someone feels unwell, they should tell an adult right away. The grown-ups will take them to a special place called a hospital, where doctors and nurses will take care of them. They will wear special clothes and masks to protect themselves and others from the monster.”
Ayesha felt relieved knowing that there were brave doctors and nurses who would take care of people if they got sick. She hugged her parents tightly and said, “I promise to be careful, Mama and Baba. I will wash my hands and stay away from sick people.”
Her parents smiled proudly and kissed her goodnight. As Ayesha drifted off to sleep, she dreamt of a world where everyone was safe and healthy. She knew that by following these simple steps, she could help keep herself, her family, and her friends safe from the invisible monster called Ebola.
And so, in the land of Bangladesh, Ayesha and her friends learned to be cautious and take care of each other. They played, laughed, and enjoyed their beautiful country, knowing that together, they could keep the monster at bay and live happily ever after
