Sierra Leaone, Liberia, Guinea still at risk of Ebola – WHO

The World Health Organization has joined the government of Sierra Leone in marking the end of the recent flare-up of Ebola virus disease in the country, but warned that the country, Liberia and Guinea are still at risk.

“As of today, March 17, 42 days have passed, two incubation cycles of the virus, since the last person confirmed to have Ebola virus disease in the country tested negative for a  second time,” a statement issued by the WHO and copied to the Ghana News Agency said.

“This latest flare-up of Ebola brings to 3,590 the number of lives lost in Sierra Leone to an epidemic that devastated families and communities across the country and disrupted every aspect of life. Today marks another milestone in the country’s effort to defeat Ebola,” it said.

The statement commended Sierra Leone’s government, partners and people on the effective and swift response to this latest outbreak.

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