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In what year did the World Health Organization (WHO) declare.
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- A. 2010
- B. 2014
- C. 2018
- D. 2022
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correct Answer ( B )
The WHO declared a public health Emergency of international concern ( PHEIC ) due to the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa in 2014 , which was a crucial step in mobilising international support and resources to combat the rapidly spreading epidemic . The 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak was the largest and most complex Ebola epidemic in history, significantly impacting several countries in West Africa and highlighting the need for improved global health infrastructure and response mechanisms . The WHO declared help coordinate international efforts to provide medical supplies, personnel and funding to