The surveillance Kenya needs to prevent Ebola

The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), one of the deadliest viral diseases, was discovered in 1976. The first outbreak occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) near the Ebola River, which gave the virus its name. Viral and epidemiologic data suggest that Ebola virus has existed long before this period.

Population growth and forest encroachment have contributed to the spread of the virus. African fruit bats are likely involved in the spread of Ebola virus and may even be the source animal for this deadly virus.