Ebola viruses are endemic in central and western African rainforests.

Known EVD endemic country.

Establishing the magnitude of EVD in endemic countries.

Consolidate knowledge on the magnitude and health determinants of infectious disease epidemics in all endemic and countries at high risk.

Limited laboratory capacities.

Weak surveillance systems.

Lack of effective therapeutics and vaccines.

Inadequate budget for the healthcare system.

Availability of molecular and serological laboratory techniques.

Adoption of one-health surveillance.

Improving self-regulation.

Country’s political will and involvement of partners.

Strengthen capacity for detection, identification and response, including laboratory infrastructure and human capacity; implement one-health surveillance; development of early warning systems.

Conduct of clinical trial on available and new therapeutic and vaccine candidates.

Resource mobilisation.

High-risk behaviours.

Limited community involvement.

Adoption of one-health approach in engaging communities in most countries.

Availability of information and communication technologies.

Strengthen public health education and promotion using various channels, including social media.

Empowering individuals and communities.