ADVERTISEMENT

Can Salt Water Cure Or Prevent Ebola?

Rumours have been spreading around the populace about how a salt and water solution can curb the disease

Nigerian Social media has been abuzz with news that a salt and water solution can prevent and even cure Ebola.

A broadcast being sent around has it that warm water and salt used early in the morning can make a difference against the disease. This news is false!

The truth is that Salt and Water can NOT cure or prevent Ebola in any way and in any form.

Salt water can be used for mouth sores or sore throats and is combined with sugar to make an oral rehydration solution (ORS) for people with cholera. Salt is also a good preservative but it does NOT cure Ebola!

ADVERTISEMENT

The Ebola disease has no cure yet and the only form of treatment known at this time is an experimental drug known as ZMapp which is currently only available in the US.

Citizens of Nigeria are enjoined to keep proper hygiene and stay away from suspicious wildlife. Please also report any suspected symptoms of Ebola or symptomatic patients.

Please don't buy into the rumours of a Saltwater cure. It is totally false! Get valid and expert advice on Ebola and protect yourself.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

9 wardrobe essentials for Nigerian women

9 wardrobe essentials for Nigerian women

How Abacha's death saved my dad's life 24hrs before execution - Diya's son

How Abacha's death saved my dad's life 24hrs before execution - Diya's son

Train crash: Bus driver begs for forgiveness after psychiatric, drug tests

Train crash: Bus driver begs for forgiveness after psychiatric, drug tests

For men: 5 places you shouldn’t touch a woman during s*x

For men: 5 places you shouldn’t touch a woman during s*x

5 reasons you'd be lucky to date a woman with a higher s*x drive than you

5 reasons you'd be lucky to date a woman with a higher s*x drive than you

For women: Here are 4 kinky ways to arouse your man

For women: Here are 4 kinky ways to arouse your man

Mercy Aigbe struggles to stay awake after Sahur during Ramadan

Mercy Aigbe struggles to stay awake after Sahur during Ramadan

The best way to brush your teeth to prevent mouth odour

The best way to brush your teeth to prevent mouth odour

Ayu: Wike backs suspension of PDP national chairman over election defeat

Ayu: Wike backs suspension of PDP national chairman over election defeat

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT