In this paper we have developed a mathematical model of the spread of Ebola, taking into account factors that affect the spread of disease causing illness in people.
In this research work, we develop and analyse a
deterministic model for controlling the spread of Ebola Virus Disease
(EVD) in a population with vital dynamics (birth and death rates are
not equal), incorporating quarantining of infectious individuals which
is influenced by availability of isolation centres and surveillance
coverage We also considered improved personal hygiene of the
susceptible population influenced by public enlightenment campaign.
Numerical simulations showed that improved personal hygiene and
quarantining of infectious individuals are enough to control the
spread of EVD, with improved personal hygiene being the more
effective and efficient of the two control parameters