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What was the West Africa outbreak?
The 2014-16 West Africa Ebola outbreak was previously the largest on record, affecting several countries including Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. It caused widespread devastation and highlighted the challenges of controlling such a virulent disease. The current DR Congo outbreak is now on track to surpass it, making it the biggest ever.
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