Understanding and Responding to the Ebola Outbreak: A Global Health Emergency The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak a global health emergency, underscoring the need for international cooperation to contain the spread of the virus.
Since the current outbreak began in late 2018, there have been over 13,000 reported cases and more than 5,000 deaths worldwide. This number is likely an underestimation, as many cases go unreported or misdiagnosed.
How Ebola Transmits Ebola transmission occurs through contact with infected bodily fluids, such as blood, sweat, and saliva. The virus can also be spread through contaminated surfaces and medical equipment.