Ebola virus disease in Guinea

A rapidly evolving outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) has been reported in forested areas of south-eastern Guinea, with the first reported case on 22 March 2014. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the outbreak is ongoing, with the Ministry of Health (MoH) of Guinea continuing to report new cases.

As of the latest report, a total of 49 cases have been confirmed, with 29 reported deaths. The case fatality ratio is 59.2%. The WHO has confirmed these numbers, citing the Ministry of Health's reports. It is essential to note that these numbers may change as more information becomes available.

The outbreak is currently limited to Guinea, with no reported cases in other countries. There is no information available on any vessel or aircraft outbreaks.

The public health response to this outbreak is ongoing, with the Ministry of Health and the WHO working together to contain the spread of the disease. For the latest updates on this outbreak, please refer to the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News.