The Ebola Outbreak in West Africa
The Ebola virus first appeared in West Africa in 2014, and quickly spread throughout the region. By the end of 2015, more than 28,000 people had been infected with the virus, and more than 11,000 had died. The outbreak caused great panic and fear throughout the region, as well as in other parts of the world.
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency in response to the outbreak, and the countries most affected by the virus banded together to develop an effective response.
How Was the Outbreak Stopped?
The outbreak was stopped through a combination of public health interventions, including contact tracing, isolation and quarantine of infected persons, community education about the virus, and safe burials of deceased persons. In addition, the WHO, the African Union, the United States, and other international organizations provided assistance in the form of money, personnel, and supplies.
Which Country Stopped Ebola?
The outbreak was stopped through the combined efforts of all of the affected countries. Each country played a role in containing the outbreak, and it is impossible to say which one was most responsible. However, it is clear that the governments of the countries most affected by the virus, such as Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, were instrumental in developing and implementing effective interventions.