Global & Disaster Medicine

Today (1/14/16), WHO declares the end of the most recent outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Liberia and says all known chains of transmission have been stopped in West Africa.

January 14th, 2016

WHO

**  This date marks the first time since the start of the epidemic 2 years ago that all 3 of the hardest-hit countries—Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone—have reported 0 cases for at least 42 days.

**  More flare-ups are expected

**  Strong surveillance and response systems will be critical in the months to come.

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