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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

 
Ebola in Foya, Lofa county, northern Liberia
Haemorrhagic fevers

Surviving Ebola

Report 1 Jul 2014
 
 EBOLA GUECKEDOU CONAKRY GUINEA 2014
Haemorrhagic fevers

Ebola in West Africa: Epidemic requires massive deployment of resources

Press Release 21 Jun 2014
 
Haemorrhagic fevers

Resurgence of Epidemic Ebola in West Africa

Project Update 3 Jun 2014
 
Ebola epidemic confirmed by the Guinean Ministry of Health on March 22
Guinea

"Don’t leave them alone"

Opinion 6 May 2014
 
Haemorrhagic fevers

MSF remains vigilant in Ebola outbreaks in Guinea and Liberia

Project Update 2 May 2014
 
Guinea

MSF continues Ebola response

Project Update 22 Apr 2014
 
Journal article

Emergence of Zaire Ebola Virus Disease in Guinea — Preliminary Report

16 Apr 2014
Journal article
 
Ebola Outbreak in Guinea
Haemorrhagic fevers

MSF resumes activities in Ebola centre in southeast Guinea

Press Release 11 Apr 2014
 
Ebola, Guéckédou, Guinea April 2014
Guinea

Interview with MSF logistician in Gueckedou

Voices from the Field 10 Apr 2014
Advanced HIV management in Homa Bay
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