Open AccessUnsafe Burials: Challenge to Controlling Local Ebola Outbreaks in Guinea 2015–2016
Author(s) -
Kerton R. Victory
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of epidemiology and preventive medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2378-5179
DOI - 10.19104/jepm.2016.117
Subject(s) - outbreak , new guinea , geography , ebola virus , virology , biology , history , ethnology
Guinea was declared Ebola free on December 29, 2015. However, resurgence of cases underscores challenges to end the epidemic. We describe two Ebola outbreaks in the prefectures of Nzérékoré and Dubreka that provide epidemiological evidence of the importance for adherence to prompt case reporting and safe burial practices to prevent future outbreaks.
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