What was the impact of the 2014-2016 West Africa Ebola outbreak?
The 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak in West Africa was the largest and most complex since the virus was discovered. It began in Guinea and spread across borders to Sierra Leone and Liberia. The outbreak resulted in more than 28,000 cases and 11,000 deaths. It had devastating effects on the healthcare systems, economies, and social structures of the affected countries. It also led to significant advances in the development of vaccines and therapeutic treatments.
