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The Ebola outbreak in West Africa began in December 2014 in Guinea, with the first reported cases in the Gueckedou prefecture.
2014 · 1 pages

Abstract
The outbreak rapidly spread to neighboring countries, including Liberia and Sierra Leone. The affected areas include the provinces of Bafing, Rokel, and St. John in Guinea, as well as the counties of Bong, Lofa, and Nimba in Liberia, and the districts of Kambia, Tonkolili, and Pujehun in Sierra Leone. The outbreak epicenter is located in the Gueckedou prefecture in Guinea, with a cumulative total of 2,134 reported cases as of November 26, 2014. The affected areas are subject to restricted travel and trade, with limited access to healthcare services and essential commodities. The outbreak has resulted in significant economic and social disruption, with widespread closures of schools, markets, and markets. The response to the outbreak involves a multi-agency effort, with contributions from the World Health Organization (WHO), the African Union, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and non-governmental organizations (NGO) such as the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the International Medical Corps (IM). The response includes provision of healthcare services, logistics support, and relief commodities, as well as protection and risk management measures. The affected areas are subject to restricted travel and trade, with limited access to healthcare services and essential commodities. The outbreak has resulted in significant economic and social disruption, with widespread closures of schools, markets, and markets. The response to the outbreak involves a multi-agency effort, with contributions from the World Health Organization (WHO), the African Union, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and non-governmental organizations (NGO) such as the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the International Medical Corps (IM). The affected areas include the provinces of Bafing, Rokel, and St. John in Guinea, as well as the counties of Bong, Lofa, and Nimba in Liberia, and the districts of Kambia, Tonkolili, and Pujehun in Sierra Leone. The outbreak epicenter is located in the Gueckedou prefecture in Guinea, with a cumulative total of 2,134 reported cases as of November 26, 2014.
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