Ebola Virus: Origins, Transmission, and Impact a Decade After the West Africa Outbreak
The Ebola virus, first identified in central Africa in 1976, has claimed over 15,000 lives, with the majority of deaths occurring during a devastating outbreak in West Africa a decade ago. This outbreak began in Guinea and spread to Liberia and Sierra Leone, marking its 10th anniversary as of May 24, 2024. Origins Ebola is …