11 Soccer Players , 11 Messages #wecanbeatebola

11 Soccer players including Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr, Didier Drogba and others from across the world have teamed up to kick Ebola out for good. Let's make sure this isn't a yellow card for Ebola, share these messages to give Ebola a red card!!!

1. Report unusual illnesses -Didier Drogba

Please report any strange illnesses or deaths in your community.

2. Know the symptoms -Neymar Jr

Do you have a fever with a loss of appetite, headache, fatigue, pain, vomiting, bleeding or diarrhea? Know the symptoms of Ebola.

3. Seek immediate medical help -Xavi

Please seek urgent medical help if you have a fever with additional symptoms.

4. Avoid body contact -Cristiano Ronaldo

Avoid direct, skin and body contact with anyone suffering from Ebola.

5. Wash your hands and disinfect -Philipp Lahm

Wash your hands regularly and disinfect anything touched by suspected or confirmed Ebola sufferers.

6. Wear proper protection -Gerard Piqué

Wear gloves and proper protective clothing if you are caring for an Ebola sufferer.

7. Cook meat properly -John Obi Mikel

Cook all meat and animal products thoroughly before consumption.

8. Always practice safe sex -Jérôme Boateng

Use protection if you are having sex with anyone recovering from Ebola.

9. Avoid contact with wild animals and bats -Gareth Bale

Wild animals and fruit bats can carry the Ebola virus. Avoid them or wear protective clothing.

10. Do not touch the dead -Raphaël Varane

Avoid direct contact with dead Ebola victims or anyone who has died from a strange disease.

11. Seek immediate medical help -George Davies

Please seek urgent medical help if you have a fever with additional symptoms.

12. Seek help for safe burials -Coach Pep Guardiola

Please seek help from local authorities to bury any victims of Ebola or strange diseases.

Join your favorite players and show your support. Share their messages using #wecanbeatebola!

What the World Bank Group is doing:

The Ebola epidemic continues to spread in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. The World Bank Group's emergency response to the unfolding Ebola crisis is to help contain the spread of infections, improve public health systems throughout West Africa, and assist countries in coping with the economic impact—including by enabling trade, investment and employment in the countries. The World Bank Group is mobilizing nearly $1 billion in financing for the countries hardest hit by the crisis. Learn more here.