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Ebola virus disease, West Africa – update

(WHO) Based on epidemiological analysis conducted by WHO, three major factors are contributing to patterns of transmission, which are currently responsible for the continuous propagation of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in the sub-region. These factors include transmission of EVD in rural communities, facilitated by strong cultural practices and traditional beliefs; transmission of EVD in densely  Read More »

Ebola’s Deadly Spread in Africa Driven by Public Health Failures, Cultural Beliefs

(National Geographic) As the largest Ebola outbreak in history continues unabated, health authorities from 11 West African countries and international agencies began a two-day crisis meeting today in Accra, Ghana, on how to combat the crisis. The World Health Organization (WHO) says “drastic action” is needed to stem the outbreak, which since March has grown  Read More »

Combination of oral, injectable polio vaccine used for first time in outbreak

(The Vancouver Sun) A new report says the first ever trial where oral and injectable polio vaccine were given at the same time to try to quell an outbreak has produced encouraging results. The vaccination campaign, in and around Somali refugee camps in Kenya, resulted in high vaccination coverage, despite concerns that it would be  Read More »

Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in West Africa 151 Cases, 95 Deaths

(Infection Control Today) As of April 7, 2014, a cumulative total of 151 clinically compatible cases, including 95 deaths had officially been reported from Guinea. Laboratory investigations continue at the Institut Pasteur (IP) Dakar laboratory in Conakry (65 samples tested, of which 34 are positive by PCR for ebolavirus) and at the European Union Mobile  Read More »

US Defense Department Spent $140M On Ebola Treatment Research — And They’re Getting Close

(International Business Times) The tragic Ebola outbreak in the African nation of Guinea in recent days is devastating to local communities but has presented a rare opportunity to advance the pursuit of a cure. The epidemic has cost the lives of 83 people so far out of 127 total cases reported. There are no approved  Read More »

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