RESUMO
The 2013-2015 Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in West Africa had similar nuances with the 1976 outbreaks in Central Africa; both were caused by the Zaire Ebola Virus strain and originated from rural forested communities. The definitive reservoir host of Ebola virus still remains unknown till date. However; from ecological perspective; it is known that the virus first emerged from forest ecotypes interfacing with human activities. As at March 2015; the outbreak has claimed over 9000 lives; which is unprecedented. Though it remains unproved; the primary sources of infection for past and present outbreaks are forest dwelling; human-hunted fauna. Understanding the ecological factors at play in these forest ecotypes where wild fauna interface with human and causing pathogen spill over is important. A broad based One Health approach incorporating these ecological concepts in the control of Ebola Virus Disease caneffectively ameliorate or forestall infection now and in the future