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By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews
Guinean health authorities today declared the end of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) epidemic. The epidemic in Guinea was declared on February 14 of this year.
A total of 23 cases, 12 deaths (CFR: 52%) and 10 recoveries from EVD have been reported. This includes five health workers. The last confirmed case of EVD and the last death was reported on April 4, 2021.
It was the first time the disease had reappeared in the country since the deadly epidemic in West Africa that ended in 2016.
“I congratulate the affected communities, the government and people of Guinea, health workers, partners and all those whose dedicated efforts have made it possible to contain this Ebola outbreak,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Executive Director of the WHO. “Based on lessons learned from the 2014-2016 epidemic and through rapid and coordinated response efforts, community engagement, effective public health measures and equitable use of vaccines, Guinea has succeeded in controlling the epidemic and preventing its spread beyond its borders. Our work in Guinea continues, including helping survivors access post-illness care. “
A total of 10,873 people have been vaccinated against the Ebola virus in Guinea.
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