A deadly virus has once again pushed global health authorities into emergency mode. The World Health Organization has officially declared the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa a global health emergency, raising fears of wider international spread. For many people, the word “Ebola” immediately brings back memories of panic, strict quarantines, and frightening headlines from past outbreaks. But this time, health experts are especially concerned because the outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain a dangerous version of the virus with no approved vaccine or specific treatment currently available. That single detail has made the situation far more alarming than many realise.
