This lesson was produced in response to the 2014 outbreak in West Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo. It aims to give people key facts about the Ebola virus so that they can be alert to the risk without living in fear. “Avoiding Ebola” focuses on four key areas. It begins by teaching how Ebola is transmitted and how to protect yourself and others from catching the virus, teaching about the importance of good hygiene and also about the incubation period of the virus. Then, the viewer learns how to look after somebody who has Ebola as safely as possible, especially if they are unable to get to a proper treatment centre. It then teaches the safest way to bury someone who has died from Ebola, explaining that touching the body is particularly dangerous, and how to disinfect afterwards. Finally, it covers the importance of welcoming survivors back into the community as they are no longer a risk and have a unique role to play in caring for others. This lesson aims to counter harmful rumours about Ebola that can damage efforts to control the spread of the virus, and provide people with the information they need.