The World Health Organization (WHO) officials have said that the falling cases of Ebola in West Africa in the three most affected countries, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone show a 'turning point' in the crisis.
According to BBC, only 8 cases were reported in Liberia last week as opposed to 500 a week in September. Guinea and Sierra Leone have also seen a fall in the number of Ebola cases.
Ebola Virus Disease
Ebola is caused by a virus via direct contact with body fluids or infected blood. Scientists have identified five types of Ebola or Ebola hemorrhagic fever virus.
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The Ebola outbreak has infected 21,724 people and killed 8,641 people so far.
Source: Medindia
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 Guinea President Says That the Small West African Nation is 'Still at War' Against EbolaPresident of Guinea, Alpha Conde, said that his small west African nation is 'still at war' against Ebola. | Advertisement
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Over 1,000 Health Workers to be Sent by AU to Ebola-Hit West Africa
Over 1,000 African health workers are being sent to Ebola troubled regions including Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea.
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