Abstract:
Over 40 filovirus disease outbreaks have been reported since
the discovery of the first member of the Filoviridae family, and
most of the outbreaks have occurred in Africa. In addition to
deaths (primary impacts), there have also been health, social,
economic, and political effects (secondary impacts) due to the
outbreaks. Two large filovirus disease outbreaks have
occurred in West and Central Africa in recent times, and direct
and indirect repercussions resulting from the outbreaks underscores
the need to strengthen the capacity of health services
in disease hotspots.
