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What is Ebola virus disease, how did it originate, how does it spread, what impact does it have on affected communities and health systems, and what measures are needed to control outbreaks effectively?
1. Origin and nature of Ebola: • Ebola disease is a rare but severe viral illness caused by viruses of the genus Orthoebolavirus. • The disease was first identified in 1976 during outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and present-day South Sudan. • WHO considers fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family the likely natural hosts. Infection can spill over to humans through contact with infected wild animals such as bats or non-human primates. World Health Organization
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Understand Ebola virus disease: its origin, transmission, symptoms, the 2026 Ituri outbreak, health system impact and key outbreak control measures recommended by WHO.
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