In the latest news about the Ebola outbreak 2014, CDC warns public that the epidemic in West Africa may worsen before it gets any better as the current situation is deemed as the deadliest since 1976.
According to the director of the Centers for Disease Control Tom Frieden, the Ebola outbreak 2014 needs an extraordinary response from the health community in order to contain it.
BBC has reported that health leaders in West Africa were to meet in Ghana to talk about the health crisis. Meanwhile, The World Health Organization has predicted that 20, 000 could be infected befor the Ebola outbreak 2014 is over and described the crisis as "the largest ever Ebola epidemic," having recorded deaths up to 1, 550 people, and infected 3, 069, maybe even more.
Countries in West Africa have been struggling with the deadly virus infection. Liberia reported 624 death and over a thousand cases since January.
CDC's Frieden met with Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the president of Liberia, to talk about strategies how to fight the epidemic.
"The cases are increasing. I wish I did not have to say this, but it is going to get worse before it gets better," Frieden said, adding, "The world has never seen an outbreak of Ebola like this. Consequently, not only are the numbers large, but we know there are many more cases than has been diagnosed and reported."
Frieden called for urgent action and asked for unity so that misconceptions about the disease could be corrected and stop the further spread of the Ebola epidemic.
Frieden pointed out that Ebola can be contacted only through bodily fluids like sweat and blood from those infected by the deadly pathogen.
On the other hand, Brice de la Vigne, operations director of the Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) have commented on the "entirely inadequate" response of the international community to curb the outbreak.
"It is simply unacceptable that serious discussions are only starting now about international leadership and coordination," he said.
"Self-protection is occupying the entire focus of states that have the expertise and resources to make a dramatic difference."
The deadly Ebola virus was discovered in 1976. Up until today, no specific vaccine or drug has been found to be thoroughly effective against it.
