VOICED : Treatments offer hope for Ebola breakthrough in 2015

The Ebola outbreak began in Guinea in 2014, spreading to Liberia and Sierra Leone. Initial responses were slow, but efforts have increased, focusing on preventative measures and medical assistance. Liberia and Guinea have seen progress, but Sierra Leone remains challenged. New treatments and vaccines are in development, offering hope for the future. Aid groups continue to play a crucial role, with UNICEF seeking additional funds to combat the virus.

Where did the Ebola outbreak begin in 2014?

• Sierra Leone

• Nigeria

• Guinea

• Liberia

What was the initial global response to the Ebola outbreak?

• Immediate and effective

• Slow and criticized

• Overwhelming and excessive

• Non-existent

Which country reported 500 new Ebola cases in a single week?

• Sierra Leone

• Liberia

• Guinea

• Nigeria

What is the status of the new Ebola treatments and vaccines as of 2015?

• Fully developed and distributed

• Abandoned due to ineffectiveness

• Already in use worldwide

• In the experimental stage

What additional funding did UNICEF request to help contain Ebola?

• $100 million

• $200 million

• $500 million

• $1 billion