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Is it possible to survive Ebola?

Yes, many people survive Ebola, particularly when the disease is diagnosed early and patients receive prompt medical care. Survival depends on several factors, however, particularly the Orthoebolavirus species involved and the patient’s overall health. Access to treatment is also critical. Improved awareness and public health responses to outbreaks, along with advances in supportive care and the development of targeted therapies for some Ebola strains, have significantly increased survival rates in recent years.