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MSF pulls staff from DRC Ebola hot spot after attacks

… MSF pulls staff from DRC Ebola hot spot after attacks … MSF pulls staff from DRC Ebola hot spot after attacks Other authors Lisa Schnirring | … are "profoundly disrespectful." Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body Attacks on Ebola treatment …
Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News
Ebola treatment center with smoke

UN: Funds urgently needed to tackle Ebola obstacles

… UN: Funds urgently needed to tackle Ebola obstacles … UN: Funds urgently needed to tackle Ebola obstacles Other authors Lisa Schnirring | Staff Writer … of the upcoming rainy season. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body Two top officials leading …
Lisa Schnirring | Staff Writer | CIDRAP News
Conakry social mobilization

Ebola outbreak kills 59 in Guinea

… Ebola outbreak kills 59 in Guinea … Ebola outbreak kills 59 in Guinea Other authors Lisa … Teaser text The WHO today said Guinea has 86 suspected Ebola cases—13 of them lab-confirmed—and 59 deaths. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body The World Health …
Lisa Schnirring | Staff Writer | CIDRAP News
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Analysis suggests Liberia Ebola cases higher than thought

… Analysis suggests Liberia Ebola cases higher than thought … Analysis suggests Liberia Ebola cases higher than thought Other authors Lisa Schnirring … been triple what was reported. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body Ebola cases in one of …
Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News
Decontamination at Ebola treatment unit

DRC reports second Ebola case from urban hub

… DRC reports second Ebola case from urban hub … DRC reports second Ebola case from urban hub Other authors Lisa Schnirring | … he got sick in Ituri province. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body Over the past 4 days, the …
Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News
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DRC announces Ebola case near Ugandan border

… DRC announces Ebola case near Ugandan border … DRC announces Ebola case near Ugandan border Other authors Stephanie … straddles the DRC-Uganda border. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body Health officials in the …
Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News
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Cases traced to Mabalako still fueling DRC Ebola outbreak

… Cases traced to Mabalako still fueling DRC Ebola outbreak … Cases traced to Mabalako still fueling DRC Ebola outbreak Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | News … promise in a phase 1 trial. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body A known transmission chain …
Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News
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With rising cases and dwindling stockpiles, WHO suggests alternative Ebola vaccination strategies

… cases and dwindling stockpiles, WHO suggests alternative Ebola vaccination strategies … With rising cases and dwindling stockpiles, WHO suggests alternative Ebola vaccination strategies Other authors Stephanie … insecurity problems, feedback from experts, and input from Ebola-hit communities. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral …
Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News
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Uganda confirms first Ebola case linked to DRC outbreak

… Uganda confirms first Ebola case linked to DRC outbreak … Uganda confirms first Ebola case linked to DRC outbreak Other authors Stephanie … is 5, and at least two of his family members also have Ebola symptoms. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral …
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Ebola cases near 2,300 as virus returns to earlier hot spots

… Ebola cases near 2,300 as virus returns to earlier hot spots … Ebola cases near 2,300 as virus returns to earlier hot spots … cycle," a top WHO official says. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body The World Health …
Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News
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Three more health workers infected in Ebola outbreak

… Three more health workers infected in Ebola outbreak … Three more health workers infected in Ebola outbreak Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | News … to 132, 68% of whom are nurses. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body The new cases raise the …
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Guinea reports deadly Ebola outbreak as vaccination begins in DRC

… Guinea reports deadly Ebola outbreak as vaccination begins in DRC … Guinea reports deadly Ebola outbreak as vaccination begins in DRC Other authors … image Teaser text Six people who attended a funeral had Ebola-like symptoms, and 2 died. Infectious disease topics …
Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News
Ebola virus under the microscope

Slow Ebola progress in affected nations shows need for response tweaks

… Slow Ebola progress in affected nations shows need for response tweaks … Slow Ebola progress in affected nations shows need for response … show reason for concern. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body The number of …
Lisa Schnirring | Staff Writer | CIDRAP News
Engagement of religious leaders in Guinea

Ebola survivor meeting explores research priorities, 'biobanking'

… Ebola survivor meeting explores research priorities, 'biobanking' … Ebola survivor meeting explores research priorities, … unique opportunities to learn about the after-effects of Ebola and how to manage them, as well as knowledge gaps, …
Lisa Schnirring | Staff Writer | CIDRAP News
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COMMENTARY: Ebola virus transmission via contact and aerosol — a new paradigm

… COMMENTARY: Ebola virus transmission via contact and aerosol — a new paradigm … COMMENTARY: Ebola virus transmission via contact and aerosol — a new … the possible role that aerosol transmission might play in Ebola transmission and offer new language for discussing …
Rachael M Jones, PhD, and Lisa M Brosseau, ScD
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Study: Casual healthcare contact with Ebola survivors poses low risk

… Study: Casual healthcare contact with Ebola survivors poses low risk … Study: Casual healthcare contact with Ebola survivors poses low risk Other authors Natalie Vestin, … Teaser image Teaser text Though non-invasive contact with Ebola survivors poses little risk, contact with semen, ocular …
Natalie Vestin, MPH | News Reporter | CIDRAP
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Ebola--improved outbreak containment may be near at hand

… Ebola--improved outbreak containment may be near at hand … Ebola--improved outbreak containment may be near at hand … that a single injection of a fast-acting experimental Ebola vaccine confers protection against the disease in …
Marty Heiberg
 

Threats to health workers roil Ebola response amid new cases

… Threats to health workers roil Ebola response amid new cases … Threats to health workers roil Ebola response amid new cases Other authors Lisa Schnirring | … a total of 1,888 infections. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body Threats of death and more …
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WHO: Ebola outbreak 'back to where it began'

… WHO: Ebola outbreak 'back to where it began' … WHO: Ebola outbreak 'back to where it began' Other authors … during the peak of the outbreak. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body Mike Ryan, MD, the World …
Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News
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WHO reports 32 more Ebola cases in West Africa

… WHO reports 32 more Ebola cases in West Africa … WHO reports 32 more Ebola cases in West Africa Other authors Robert Roos | News … of confirmed deaths downward. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body The count of Ebola virus …
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Russian scientist dies of Ebola after lab accident

… Russian scientist dies of Ebola after lab accident … Russian scientist dies of Ebola after lab accident Teaser text (CIDRAP News) – A Russian scientist who was doing research on Ebola virus died after accidentally injecting herself with …
 

WHO declares end to Ebola public health emergency

… WHO declares end to Ebola public health emergency … WHO declares end to Ebola public health emergency Other authors Lisa Schnirring | … able to respond to new clusters. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body The World Health …
Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News
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Ebola cases spike as WHO warns of possible reintroduction

… Ebola cases spike as WHO warns of possible reintroduction … Ebola cases spike as WHO warns of possible reintroduction … to 471 cases and 273 deaths. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body Today the Democratic …
Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News
PPE for Ebola decontamination

Mild Ebola cases may mean outbreak larger than thought

… Mild Ebola cases may mean outbreak larger than thought … Mild Ebola cases may mean outbreak larger than thought Other … convalescent plasma use. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body The current total of …
Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News
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WHO says Ebola situation in DRC shows promise

… WHO says Ebola situation in DRC shows promise … WHO says Ebola situation in DRC shows promise Other authors Stephanie … locations," a WHO official says. Infectious disease topics Ebola Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Body Today Tedros Adhanom …
Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News
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