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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The Ebola outbreak in West Africa was highly destructive, causing significant loss of life and social disruption:</p><ul><li>Thousands of deaths across affected countries</li><li>Overwhelmed healthcare systems</li><li>Economic and social disruption</li><li>International travel bans and trade restrictions</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>To self-rescue and seek help during an Ebola outbreak:</p><ul><li>Follow all health advisories and guidelines issued by health authorities.</li><li>Avoid contact with infected individuals and seek medical attention if you show symptoms.</li><li>Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizers.</li><li>Report any suspected cases to health authorities for immediate action.</li><li>Avoid consuming bushmeat, which can be a source of the virus.</li><li>Don't ignore quarantine measures; understand that they are crucial for containment.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips:</p><ul><li>Personal protective equipment such as gloves and face masks</li><li>Hand sanitizers and soap for maintaining hygiene</li><li>First-aid kit with basic medical supplies</li><li>Non-perishable food items and clean water</li><li>Important documents and contact information for emergency services</li><li>Communication devices such as a charged mobile phone and a power bank</li></ul>
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In March 2014, an Ebola outbreak began in Guinea, spreading to several West African countries. WHO declared it a Public Health Emergency.

Ebola Outbreak in West Africa - March 2014

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In March 2014, a rapidly evolving outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever started in Guinea. The outbreak quickly spread to Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Senegal, and Mali. By August 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) had declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) and launched major response plans. The outbreak saw a series of interventions and declarations of virus-free statuses, culminating in the WHO declaring the end of the most recent outbreak in Liberia in January 2016.

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