Introduction

Hello and welcome!

This lesson addresses one of the most important — and most difficult — topics in a BVD Ebola outbreak: what happens when someone dies.

Burial practices are deeply meaningful. This lesson will help you support families 👩🏾‍👧🏾‍👧🏾in honouring their loved ones safely — while protecting the whole community.

Lesson Outcomes

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

Explain why safe burial procedures are essential during a BVD outbreak.
Describe what community members should do — and NOT do — when someone dies with BVD symptoms.
Know how to explain safe burial sensitively and respectfully to grieving families.
Guide communities on safe mourning practices that protect everyone.

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