What are Some Notable Examples of Acute Health Crises?
Several acute health crises have had significant impacts globally:
- 1918 Influenza Pandemic: One of the deadliest pandemics, causing millions of deaths worldwide. - 2003 SARS Outbreak: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome caused by a novel coronavirus, leading to global panic and significant economic impact. - 2010 Haiti Cholera Outbreak: Following a devastating earthquake, a cholera outbreak resulted in thousands of deaths. - 2014-2016 Ebola Outbreak: A major Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa with high mortality rates and international concern.
