In recent times, the major headlines around the globe have been about the killer virus known as Ebola. This strain has been titled by many as “the deadliest” known to hit mankind. According to the World Health Organization, Ebola is severe and deadly with a fatality rate of 90%. Nations across the globe need to first make it their mission to treat and quarantine individuals affected by this deadly virus, then find vaccines to prevent future occurrences, before it is too late. As a group of young leaders, we must stand and tackle this epidemic. The Ebola virus was first discovered in 1976 in what is now known as South Sudan as well as the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The largest outbreak of this disease has so far been in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. It is believed that the disease originally resided in bats. People who either dealt with or ate these infected bats became infected themselves. When this occurred, the disease was passed on from human to human from contact with bodily fluids, especially in places where hygiene levels are lower. The virus is contained in the fluids of people who are infected (vomit, blood, sweat, urine, etc), and fluids being contentious, people became sick with this virus. …show more content…
Ebola Treatment Centers, Community Care Centers, safe burials, contact tracing and training leaders in communities to act appropriately during an Ebola crisis has been some of the efforts and actions taken on behalf of the