Historical Events tagged with "infectious disease"

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Health & Medicine

Ebola Outbreak Begins in Southeastern Guinea

March 23rd, 2014 11 years ago

The World Health Organization reported cases of Ebola in southeastern Guinea’s forested rural area, indicating the onset of the largest Ebola outbreak recorded to date. The outbreak started in a remote village and quickly spread to nearby regions, prompting global health alerts. Health authorities began tracing contacts and implementing emergency responses in affected villages to contain the virus and assist patients. The initial cases raised concerns about the potential spread of Ebola to urban areas and neighboring countries.

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Health & Medicine

WHO Issues Global Warning on SARS Outbreaks

March 12th, 2003 22 years ago

The World Health Organization issued a global warning regarding outbreaks of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), an infectious disease that emerged in Asia. This alert came after cases began to spread, with a significant number of infections reported in several countries. The WHO called for increased vigilance and response from nations to contain the virus and safeguard public health. This marked a pivotal moment in global health communication and response to emerging infectious diseases.

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