Western African Ebola virus epidemic
Also known as 2014 Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa, West African Ebola virus epidemic, Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa
2014-15 Ebola virus disease epidemic in West Africa
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The 2014-2015 Ebola virus disease epidemic in West Africa was a major outbreak of a deadly virus that spread rapidly across the region, killing thousands of people. It matters because it was one of the most severe public health crises in recent history and highlighted gaps in disease surveillance and healthcare infrastructure in affected countries.
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- Number of deaths
- 11328
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- 2014 West Africa Ebola outbreak
- start time
- 2013-12-00
- number of cases
- 28646
- end time
- 2016-06-00
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Note: current estimates suggest that between 17 percent and 70 percent of Ebola cases were unreported, suggesting a total number of cases between 34,513 and 94,486.
The 2013–2016 epidemic of Ebola virus disease, centered in West Africa, was the most widespread outbreak of the disease in history. It caused major loss of life and socioeconomic disruption in the region, mainly in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. The first cases were recorded in Guinea in December 2013; the disease spread to neighbouring Liberia and Sierra Leone, with minor outbreaks occurring in Nigeria and Mali. Secondary infections of medical workers occurred in the United States and Spain. Isolated cases were recorded in Senegal, the United Kingdom and Italy. The number of cases peaked in October 2014 and then began to decline gradually, following the commitment of substantial international resources.