Source: Assessment Capacities Project
Country: Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone
The indirect consequences of the epidemic are significant but less severe than could have been expected. However, major information gaps still prevent a clear picture of the situation in the three countries, Guinea in particular.
Health (not related to Ebola) is the sector most affected by the outbreak. Surveillance and monitoring of other diseases have been put on hold. The drop in attendance at health facilities has left thousands of people without healthcare.
Reduced food trade and rising prices are undermining a fragile food security situation although few areas are expecting to face IPC Phase 3 (Crisis) food insecurity by June 2015.