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Haemorrhagic fevers

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Ebola, Lassa and Marburg haemorrhagic fevers are rare but deadly, spreading fear and panic. Caring for infected patients and affected communities is crucial for a response to be effective.

Outbreaks can kill 25 to 90 per cent of those infected. Until recently, there were no tools to prevent or treat Ebola; today a preventive vaccine and curative drugs are available. MSF has responded in almost all reported outbreaks over the past years.

The 2014-2016 Ebola epidemic in West Africa was unprecedented: 67 times the size of the largest previously recorded outbreak, it reached urban areas, and killed more than 11,300 people. Hundreds of health workers died, decimating the already-struggling healthcare systems of Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone.

Since then, the Democratic Republic of Congo has experienced a succession of outbreaks since March 2018.

Quick facts about Ebola and Marburg

 
Guinea

Ebola epidemic declared, MSF launches emergency response

Project Update 22 Mar 2014
 
Democratic Republic of Congo

MSF works to limit the spread of Ebola

Project Update 14 Sep 2012
 
Uganda

MSF concludes emergency Ebola response

Project Update 13 Sep 2012
 
Democratic Republic of Congo

MSF emergency team responds to Ebola outbreak

Project Update 23 Aug 2012
 
Uganda

Making progress on Ebola response

Project Update 10 Aug 2012
 
Uganda

MSF sets up Ebola treatment centre

Press Release 3 Aug 2012
 
Uganda

'Working on an Ebola outbreak isn't just about reacting to physical challenges'

Voices from the Field 3 Aug 2012
 
Uganda

Limiting the spread of the Ebola virus is a priority

Voices from the Field 3 Aug 2012
 
Uganda

MSF team fights Ebola outbreak

Press Release 31 Jul 2012
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