DISEASES IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD How Ebola has Effected the Global Economy

EBOLA Typically characterized as sudden fever, muscle pain and weakness, headache, nausea Severe: vomiting, problems with kidney and liver function, internal and external bleeding Passed through contact with bodily fluids Sweat, Blood, etc outbreak: 3,685 cases, 1,841 deaths that have been reported in West Africa Fatality is reaching 90% of all infected

EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE Strain responsible is a variant of the Zaire species of EVD, suggesting the strains from the 1970s outbreak. Fatality rates are approaching 90% in some outbreaks. Rate in Guinea and Liberia as of April 2014 – 61% Rates in Congo in 2003 and – 88% Cases for Liberia double every days. Sierra Leone cases double every days. When corrected for over- reporting, the two could soon have 21,000 cases.

FATALITY RATES (Gatherer 4)

EFFECTS OF EBOLA “Health status is seriously endangered by cuts in expenditures on non-Ebola related health services” (Assessing the Socio-economic Impacts 10). More people will die from other diseases as Ebola consumes public interest and funding. The WHO reports that no licensed Ebola vaccinations currently exist. Only two potential options are being evaluated. Epidemics like 2014 outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease can erase five to ten years of socioeconomic growth in impoverished countries. Economic growth projects decreased from 5.9% and 4.5% to 2.5% and 2.4% for Liberia and Guinea respectively.

IMPACT ON HEALTH CARE WORKERS They are unable to sustain basic health care needs, especially when an epidemic hits. Two major contributing factors as to why so many health care providers are getting Ebola: Insufficient supply of personal protective equipment. Lack of emphasis on the process of wearing and removing that equipment. At the end of August 2014, more than 240 health care workers have been infected in Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone, and more than 120 of these health care workers have died. A total number of about 7,470 infection cases, with 3,431 deaths This is happening in three of the world’s poorest countries, they also have the fewest physicians that can serve their population. 0.1 physicians per 10,000 persons.

INFECTED HEALTH CARE WORKERS CDC

REPORTING EBOLA Many of the people in the affected countries that are facing the Ebola do not have trust in their leaders There remains an urgent need for good education about transmission and for facilities that can care for these children’s physical and emotional needs while they are under observation and receiving treatment. But also coping with life after observation, going back to school, many kids may not have the opportunity to back to school. Reducing the risk of wildlife-to-human transmission, reducing the risk of human-to-human transmission and containment measures. The government of Qasim is very concerned and involved with the current outbreak of Ebola in West Africa. As a Growing nation we are facing many difficulties in trying to be a successful democratic country.

EBOLA No one wants the disease to spread across borders because they have seen the devastation and destruction that it leaves. That is why it is so important to focus our time and energy and to focus the resources here in the epicenter of this disease and addressing it here. As a citizen of Qasim, it is important to teach our people about Ebola, so they are able to recognize the signs and symptoms before the disease is too advanced.

EBOLA’S IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY Some West African countries rely heavily on tourism, and the Ebola virus has put fear into potential tourist around the world causing the industry to take a hard hit. In the article “Understanding the Economic Effects of the 2014 Ebola Outbreak in West Africa” the authors explains this fear: “Although the financial sector has largely been excluded from the narrative of the outbreak, it is worth noting that if large depositors withdraw funds, banks may face serious liquidity problems.” In the article “ Understanding the Economic Effects of the 2014 Ebola Outbreak in West Africa” by Amadou Sy and Amy Copleythey talks “Simandou, in the forests of eastern Guinea, is Africa's largest iron ore mine and infrastructure project. Vale, the world's biggest iron ore producer, was involved in Simandou until April. It evacuated six international members of staff and put the rest of the workforce in the area on leave.”

COST OF EBOLA

RAISING AWARENESS FOR EBOLA Countries in West Africa have many poor and uneducated citizens. This puts those countries in a vulnerable state when it comes to diseases and other epidemics. One major problem oppressing the citizens in West Africa is inadequate public policies. The citizens don’t have access to basic forms of healthcare, educational opportunities, and resources. Solutions: Improving Awareness Preventive Healthcare Vaccines and Medicines Improving Public Policies Affordable and obtainable resources Better Education

CONCLUSION Fatality rates are approaching 90% in some outbreaks. They are unable to sustain basic health care needs, especially when an epidemic hits. Unfit leaders aren’t supporting the people of West Africa. Ebola has a devastating impact on struggling West African economies. Inadequate public policies oppress citizens of West Africa in the midst of disease outbreaks.

SOLUTIONS Funding for research and vaccinations Better preventative measures Foreign Aid Government assistance

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