Notification and referral of cases - The authorities or those who are coordinating the response Cases identified in the field should be notified immediately of all the identified cases.

Education and mobilisation of communities – It is crucial that communities are aware of the outbreak and given accurate information about how they may protect themselves while allaying fears and suspicions about interventions. Involving community, Youth organizations, and religious leaders may also help in this regard. Media may also be used to communicate key messages to the public. Click on the following link to read further about the importance of this approach.