Since December, 2013, West Africa has been experiencing the largest Ebola virus outbreak in history. Over the past six months, there have been over 4,300 cases and 2,300 deaths. Since the first reported outbreak in 1976, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reported approximately more than 4,000 people have died from this aggressive disease. Although the Ebola epidemic (local outbreak) has been largely restricted to West Africa, a rarely Public Emergency of International Concern has been declared by WHO and several governmental agencies to prevent a pandemic (worldwide outbreak) that may eventually spread to globally. Meanwhile, it’s imperative that each individual educates themselves on the science of Ebola and understands the mechanisms of this devastating disease. Read this informative and reliable information about Understanding the Ebola Virus and learn how to keep you and your loved ones safe, informed and at ease.