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Armed rebels kill UN peacekeepers in Ebola hot spot

Lisa Schnirring

Nov 16, 2018

The outbreak has now reached 352 cases, of which 305 are confirmed, and 210 deaths.

Surveys show wide range of antimicrobial use in Europe

Lisa Schnirring

Nov 15, 2018

Aerial view healthcare workers consulting

Experts tackle antibiotic stewardship best practices

Chris Dall

Nov 15, 2018

Osterholm named Science Envoy

Director Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, has been selected by the US Department of State as one of five 2018 US Science Envoys. As a Science Envoy for Health Security, he will focus on antimicrobial stewardship and preparedness.

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WHO leader says Ebola outbreak could last 6 more months

Stephanie Soucheray

Nov 14, 2018

Two new cases bring the outbreak total to 341, including 215 deaths.

Task force spotlights US tick-borne disease as cases set records

Lisa Schnirring

Nov 14, 2018

The number of 6 key tick-borne diseases rose from 48,610 to 59,349 cases.

AFM count tops 250 as CDC struggles to find cause

Stephanie Soucheray

Nov 13, 2018

"We're trying to figure out what the triggers are of what causes someone to get AFM," a CDC official says.

As outbreak area expands, DRC Ebola total climbs to 339

Lisa Schnirring

Nov 13, 2018

Three health zones reported their first confirmed Ebola cases recently, a worrisome sign.

DRC Ebola cases climb to 334 amid fresh violence in Beni

Lisa Schnirring

Nov 12, 2018

At least 5 civilians were killed and children kidnapped in an attack by rebels in Beni.

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University of Minnesota, Mayo building aerial view

Oct 16, 2018
Director Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, has a commentary in JAMA detailing why our vulnerability to pandemic flu could be greater today than a century ago.

Jun 8, 2018
Director Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, has been selected by the US Department of State as one of five 2018 US Science Envoys. As a Science Envoy for Health Security, Dr. Osterholm will combat biological threats by working with priority countries on infectious disease preparedness and antimicrobial stewardship.

Mar 1, 2018
The CIDRAP News article “To save a life, doctors turn to bacteria-killing viruses” by Chris Dall, MA, has won third place in the "trade publications/newsletter" category in the Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism.

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