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  1. Recently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that the Ebola outbreak, that started in February 2021 in Guinea, is over now. In its first deadly wave in 2013-2016, the Ebola outbreak killed 11,300 people, mostly in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia.

  2. vajiramandravi.com › upsc-daily-current-affairs › prelims-pointersWhat is Ebola? - Vajiram & Ravi

    Mar 22, 2024 · Ebola virus disease (EVD, or Ebola) is a rare but severe illness in humans. It is caused by several species of viruses from the genus Ebolavirus, that are found primarily in sub-Saharan Africa.

  3. Jul 19, 2019 · Ebola virus disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever, is a severe, often fatal illness in humans. Transmission: The virus is transmitted to people from wild animals and spreads in the human population through human-to-human transmission. The average EVD case fatality rate is around 50%.

  4. Sep 22, 2022 · An outbreak of Ebola has been declared in Uganda following the confirmation of a relatively rare Sudan strain case. Ebola Virus Disease. About: Formerly known as Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever. The first cases were recorded in Guinea in December 2013. Later, the disease spread to neighbouring Liberia and Sierra Leone.

  5. Nov 3, 2014 · Ebola virus disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever, is a severe, often fatal illness in humans. The Ebola virus is transmitted to people from wild animals and spreads in the human population through human-to-human transmission.

  6. Oct 12, 2022 · Ebola Virus Outbreak or Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a severe and rare fatal viral illness which affects human beings and non-human primates such as monkeys, chimpanzees, etc. It is a type of Zoonotic disease. The outbreak of the Ebola Virus first occurred in 1976 in Nzara, South Sudan, and in Yambuku, Democratic Republic of Congo.

  7. Jul 31, 2023 · Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), a rare and deadly disease, is most commonly known for affecting humans and nonhuman primates such as monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees. The Ebola Pandemic is a crucial subject under various sub-topics such as public health, epidemics, community health management, health facilities, etc.

  8. upscwithnikhil.com › article › socialEbola Virus Disease

    Apr 16, 2022 · Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a deadly disease that primarily affects the African continent with occasional outbreaks. People and nonhuman primates are the most common victims of EVD (such as monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees). An infection with a group of viruses belonging to the genus Ebolavirus causes it:

  9. Jan 14, 2023 · Ebola is a virus that causes severe inflammation and tissue damage throughout the body. It is known as a haemorrhagic fever virus, because it can cause problems with the clotting system of the body and lead to internal bleeding, as blood leaks from small blood vessels.

  10. Sep 22, 2022 · The most widespread outbreak of Ebola virus disease began in 2013 and continued until 2016, causing major loss of life and socio-economic disruption in the West African region, mainly in the countries of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. The first cases were recorded in Guinea in December 2013.