Ebola Outbreak: Why African Countries Are Disproportionately Impacted By The Disease?

Ebola Outbreak: Why African Countries Are Disproportionately Impacted By The Disease?

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Updated Sep 17, 2025 | 11:42 AM IST

SummaryEbola persists as an endemic in parts of Africa due to more than its pathology, it thrives on fragile health systems, resource shortages, poor medical staffing, and deep community distrust rooted in conflict. Unlike wealthier nations with strong infrastructure, these regions face recurring outbreaks, where systemic gaps turn crises into catastrophes.

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