West Africa's Ebola Outbreak Most Challenging Ever
- Publisher:
- Voice of America
- Publication Date:
- 10 April 2014
- Tags:
- West Africa, Health and Medicine
In West Africa, the Ebola virus has been deadly, killing at least 110 people. The World Health Organization says the current outbreak is among the most challenging ever. The disease has spread from the forests of southern Guinea to its capital, Conakry. VOA's Carol Pearson spoke to one of the top U.S. experts on infectious diseases about how to contain Ebola and stop the outbreaks.
West Africa Grapples With Ebola
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