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What is Ebola and how does it spread?

Posted by: Blog Editor, Posted on: 18 May 2026 - Categories: Global health, Travel
A greyscale image of a electron microscopic image of an isolate of Ebola virus.

Ebola disease is caused by a group of viruses, known as orthoebolaviruses. It affects both humans and animals and spreads through close contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated materials. The disease was first identified in 1976 during outbreaks in …

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