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Successful Control of Ebola Virus Disease: Analysis of Service Based Data from Rural Sierra Leone

Lokuge K, Caleo GNC, Greig J, Duncombe J, McWilliam N, Squire JS, Lamin M, Veltus E, Wolz A, Kobinger GP, de la Vega MA, Gbabai O, Nabieu S, Kremer R, Danis K, Banks E, Glass K
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Abstract
The scale and geographical distribution of the current outbreak in West Africa raised doubts as to the effectiveness of established methods of control. Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) was first detected in Sierra Leone in May 2014 in Kailahun district. Despite high case numbers elsewhere in the country, transmission was eliminated in the district by December 2014. We describe interventions underpinning successful EVD control in Kailahun and implications for EVD control in other areas.

Countries

Sierra Leone

Subject Area

Ebola

Languages

English
DOI
10.1371/journal.pntd.0004498
Published Date
09 Mar 2016
PubMed ID
26959413
Journal
PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Volume | Issue | Pages
Volume 10, Issue 3
Issue Date
2016-03-09
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