Having claimed over 5,000 lives, the 2014 Ebola epidemic is the biggest in history. Over 5,000 people have died after catching the deadly virus, with the number of reported cases currently exceeding 14,000. Although a few cases have been reported in Europe and North America, the current epidemic has hit hardest in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea. These countries are all recovering from recent conflict, and lack the resources and infrastructure to effectively tackle the epidemic.
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The total number of deaths from Ebola has reached 5,160, with new cases reported in Mali.
Muslim Aid has acted with its partners on the ground to help stop the spread and save lives. By providing over £18,000 in funds, Muslim Aid supported the supply of essential hygiene and medical equipment, including 30,000 pairs of vinyl gloves, 38,000 face masks, isolation shelter systems and essential medications. These items are essential in the effort to contain and fight the spread of the deadly virus.
Ebola outbreak starts in Guinea. The outbreak spreads to Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Senegal.