Title: Ebola: History and Outbreaks | Everyday Health
Headings: Ebola: History and Outbreaks
Ebola: History and Outbreaks
History of Ebola Virus Discovery
Outbreaks
2014–2016 Outbreak
2018 Outbreak
How Can an Ebola Outbreak Be Predicted?
How Can an Ebola Outbreak Be Stopped?
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But according to WHO, efforts to contain and slow the outbreak have been thwarted because of “nonengagement” in local communities and armed conflict in the region. ( 8)
How Can an Ebola Outbreak Be Predicted? There’s no clear-cut way to predict an Ebola outbreak. But observing disease epidemics in animals may offer clues. The CDC says that outbreaks in nonhuman primates and antelope often precede or happen simultaneously as human outbreaks occur in nearby areas. Detecting an outbreak early on could be an effective way to minimize its impact. ( 10)
How Can an Ebola Outbreak Be Stopped? Stopping an Ebola outbreak isn’t simple, because the virus spreads so quickly. But some measures can help slow transmission. The first step is to identify and diagnose infected individuals.