Ebola Virus Disease

Ebola Virus disease (EVD) is a severe and often fatal illness in humans according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) (WHO, 2016). Although initially originating in wild animals it spreads through the human population via human to human transmission of bodily fluids with the average casualty rate being about 50% (WHO, 2016). The key to prevention and control of Ebola outbreaks is through community engagement, safe burials and good health centre prevention measures (WHO, 2015). Two countries will be examined one has experienced multiple cases of Ebola, Sierra Leone, and the other a few cases, the United States of America. The

The Ebola outbreak that started in Guinea in March 2014 and that spread to Sierra Leone and Liberia later, is not the first Ebola outbreak in human history. In fact, 25 Ebola outbreaks were recorded since the virus was first discovered in 1976. But this year’s outbreak has been the severest one because of its widely geographic spread[ http://time.com/47018/ebola-breaks-out-in-west-africa/] and the lack of health infrastructure in those three countries hardest hit. Although in February, the United States and 28 other countries announced the Global Health Security Agenda, one of whose goals was to prevent and reduce the likelihood of outbreaks, the US response in the early months was not enough given the size of the disaster.[ http://ic.galegroup.com.ezaccess.libraries.psu.edu/ic/ovic/NewsDetailsPage/NewsDetailsWindow?failOverType=&query=&prodId=OVIC&windowstate=normal&contentModules=&display-query=&mode=view&displayGroupName=News&limiter=&u=psucic&currPage=&disableHighlighting=false&displayGroups=&sortBy=&source=&search_within_results=&p=OVIC&action=e&catId=&activityType=&scanId=&documentId=GALE%7CA382718305]

Unity between all agencies and governments will allow for everyone’s voice to be heard. Group compromise and discussion is possible when all systems are working together for a common goal; such as, overcoming an epidemic. Forming a strong framework requires accountable leaders to work constructively with other organizations as equal partners. When organizations unite, leaders are held responsible for their global practices, motivating action rather than hesitation. Accountable leaders are essential in a strong government because they take action and motivate change. When a government has weak leaders, actions are postponed and hesitation causes delays in funding, education, and volunteers. Civil groups, along with other non-governmental organizations, need their opinions heard. Uniting together all forces, not only creates a stronger, trusting bond between countries, but also creates an unstoppable fighting force against epidemics. In the article, Gostin and Friedman acknowledged the contributions a non-governmental agency, Médecins Sans Frontiéres, made to help control the raging epidemic. A representative of Médecins Sans Frontiéres said without accountable leaders “there is no one to take responsibility” which is what he claims to be a major issue in the Ebola crisis (1904). Other government agencies; such as, Human Resources and the United

Ebola is a disease outbreaking and killing off many Africans. It was also brought to the U.S. and infected people. the first case in the latest Ebola outbreak was in December 2013 in Guinea. in guinea the health facilities are weak and the doctors and medical workers aren't ready for such a big project and

6,500 people in Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone have obtained Ebola according to the World Health Organization, 3,000 people or more have died. The epidemic of Ebola spreading is a threat to Africa and other countries that’s healthcare isn’t strong enough to combat a disease alone (Burgess). This means the United States must step in to prevent the spread of this epidemic to prevent some estimates of the worst case scenario. The United States is morally responsible for the health of others and by containing the epidemic to these few countries; it will potentially save the United States and other allied countries with the US.

Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a severe, often fatal illness in humans. EVD outbreaks have a case fatality rate of up to 90%. Ebola first appeared on July 27, 1976, the very first person to contract the Ebola virus began to show symptoms. Ten days later he was dead. The latter was in a village situated near the Ebola River, from which the disease takes its name., with a total of 602 reported cases and 431 deaths. The first victim to contract Ebola was a cotton factory worker from Nzara, Sudan. Soon after this first man came down with symptoms, so did his co-worker. Then the co-worker 's wife became sick. The outbreak quickly spread to the Sudanese town of Maridi, where there was a hospital. Since no one in the medical field had ever seen this illness before, it took them awhile to realize that it was passed by close contact. By the time the outbreak had subsided in the Sudan, 284 people had become ill, 151 of whom had died.

Ebola, a disease that attacks the kidneys and livers of mammals, first surfaced in 1976, near the Ebola River in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since then, there have been about nine outbreaks of Ebola throughout Africa, however, no outbreak has been as large as the most recent. An outbreak usually begins when one person, commonly known as “patient zero”, begins to display flu-like symptoms, such as bloodshot eyes, rashes, chest pain, a chough, or stomach

The 2014 epidemic acknowledged as the “Ebola Outbreak”, is the leading, most widespread, disease recorded in history. Ebola is a virulent, lethal disease, evident by fever, and severe internal bleeding. It is spread through the contact of infected body fluid. Symptoms include fever, body weakness, muscle pain, headache, and sore throat. Ebola fever has been recently discovered wiping out large populations in multiple countries all throughout West Africa. On September 30, 2014, CDC confirmed the first travel-associated case of Ebola in the United States. Because of the uncontrolled outbreak, the CDC and partners were taking precautions to stagnate the spread of the Ebola virus throughout the United States. Cases have

Gostin, L. O., Lucey, D., & Phelan, A., (2014). The Ebola Epidemic: A Global Health Emergency. Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), 312(11), 1095-1096. http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleID=1897089&utm_source=Silverchair%20Information%20Systems&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MASTER%3AJAMALatestIssueTOCNotification09%2F16%2F2014

Ebola is a rare disease that spreads to both human and non-human primates, through contact with bodily fluids. It has only been diagnosed four times in the United States. For the four cases that has been diagnosed in the United States, all have survived and have made a full recovery only weeks after first contracting Ebola. The one person who contracted overseas, in Liberia, passed away, as his case was found too late. There was no symptoms shown while leaving Liberia, but the individual started showing symptoms about for days after arriving to the United States. The question is not only what to do to fix this outbreak, but also what measures may be too extensive and unneeded. The United States, thus far, is doing a great job handling Ebola.

The current Ebola virus breakout that is pervading West Africa and that recently surfaced in the United States represents one of the largest viral pandemics known to date. Within three months, the breakout set the record as the widest sweeping and most fatal of any known Ebola pandemic (“Ebola Outbreak Sets Sobering Record” 1432). To date, there is no known cure or vaccination that has been proven to treat the virus. Furthermore, the current regions of West Africa facing the brunt of the outbreak are ill-equipped to face such a widespread and immersing plague. Despite the extensive response from the global network, which has ranged anywhere from increases in aid workers and medical supplies to heightened research and testing, the Ebola outbreak

On the 8th of August 2014 the World Health Organisation declared the current outbreak of Ebolavirus to be an international health emergency. This epidemic is the largest ever seen of the disease, and is located in West Africa - particularly in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. At present it has led to over 5,000 deaths, with more than 14,000 people having been infected.

According to Cullinane and Park, “Hundreds of people are dead as the worst Ebola virus outbreak in history sweeps through West Africa” (Cullinane & Park, 2014, para. 1). Spread of the potential health crisis known as Ebola can be decelerated by understanding it, learning how to treat it, and quarantining. The Ebola virus causes a high-risk hemorrhagic fever that affects multiple organ systems in the body and is often accompanied by bleeding (Cullinane & Park, 2014, What is Ebola? section, para. 1). Medecins Sans Frontiers (2014) says, “It is a highly infectious virus that can kill up to 90 percent of the people who catch it” (“Ebola Emergency”, n.d.). Clearly, Ebola is a catastrophic virus which has gathered a lot of attention. Slowing the

Ebola virus (EBOV) is considered to be one of the most belligerent contagious agents and has an ability to cause highly fatal hemorrhagic fever syndrome that results in human and non-human primate’s death (NHPs) during the days of exposure. The first notification of the virus was mentioned in the Ebola River valley in Zaire for the time of an outburst in 1976. Moreover, the outbursts have appeared in Africa over the following 27 years, with death rates that differ from 50 to 90%. In Central Africa, for the last three years outbursts have been recognized every year, the most recent of which proceeded in the Republic of the Congo with the amount of victims more than 125, according to the World Health Organization (“Ebola

To start off, I will briefly explain what Ebola is. Ebola (also known as Ebola Virus Disease or EVD) is a severe virus that started in late 1996 and was first misdiagnosed as a new form of malaria. I can understand why they diagnosed the patients with malaria, the early symptoms were similar, but the main reason is that they never knew Ebola even existed. Soon after, 1st September to be more precise, there was a large outbreak and there were approximately [1]280 deaths and only 38 confirmed survivors. The Ebola virus can spread very easily even though it is not airborne, though it is waterborne and can be passed on through close contact as well as STD's and through mother to child. The area that has been most infected is in Africa because of the lack of facilities and healthcare staff available in the area as well as poor training. Another reason is that the burial rituals include kissing touching and close contact. This causes Ebola to spread faster since it can stay on a dead persons' body for up to six months