8 /10 Severity

West Africa Ebola Outbreak

epidemic Mar 2014 → Jun 2016

GDP Impact

-16.0%

Countries Affected

10

Duration

26.483870967742 months

Recovery

- months

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Description

Largest Ebola outbreak in history affecting Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. 28,616 cases, 11,310 deaths.

Causes

Zoonotic transmission, weak health systems, delayed response, burial practices.

Consequences

11,310 deaths, GDP losses of 16% in affected countries, health system collapse, food insecurity, orphan crisis.

Quick Facts

Event Type
epidemic
Start Date
Mar 25, 2014
End Date
Jun 09, 2016
Peak Year
2014