Ebola Facts [Infographic] - Canadian Red Cross

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Ebola strain

The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a rare, severe and often fatal viral disease. There is currently no cure or vaccine for the Ebola virus.

Ebola can kill up to 90% of people infected.

Sudden fever
Weakness, muscle pain
Headaches
Sore throat
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Internal/external bleeding

Direct contact with
infected sweat, saliva or blood
Direct contact with
infected medical items

How the virus can be transmitted between people

Direct contact with
infected stool or urine
Direct contact with
soiled clothes or bed linens

Country Affected:Cases / Deaths

Guinea:3,814 / 2,544

Sierra Leone:14,124 / 3,956

Liberia:10,678 / 4,810

As of April 13, 2016

Other countries affected in West Africa: Nigeria and Senegal

Keys to stopping the outbreak

The Red Cross is there

Knowledge

Eliminating fear. Providing facts. Dispelling myths. Educating people helps prevent the spread of Ebola.

Commitment

Humanity. Impartiality. Neutrality. Voluntary service. Helping anyone who needs it.

Funding

Millions of dollars are needed for Ebola operations in West Africa.

People

More people are needed to fill important roles and they must be kept safe and secure to do their job.

39 Million People

targeted with interventions and support.

16 Countries

with response and preparedness activities.

Appeals Are Open

and the Canadian public is asked to help raise funds to provide life-saving intervention.

370+ International Staff and 6,019 Volunteers

working in affected communities.

Community Education and Engagement

Clinical Case Management

Monitoring and Contact Tracing

Safe & Dignified Burials

Emotional and Psychological Support

Ebola Virus