Experts in Geneva map out research plans, and US advisors meet about vaccine licensure.
The ongoing outbreak of cholera in Haiti that began in late 2010 has led to a dramatic rise in cases over the past 6 months, with nearly 12,000 reported already this year. The rate is only expected to soar further when the rainy season starts next month and as international aid dries up, according to an Agence France-Presse (AFP) story yesterday.
Experts say lessons learned should make the world more prepared for future emergencies.
The two nations saw only 18 cases last week from just a few hot spots.
Evidence includes a gene signature match from the woman's blood and Ebola RNA in the man's semen.
Lab-confirmed cases held steady last week, while some response statistics show reason for concern.
The plan seeks to cut cases, limit cases to coastal areas, and boost contact tracing and surveillance.
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Apr 25 appointed Peter Jan Graaff to lead the UN Mission for Ebola Emergency Response (UNMEER), taking the place of Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed of Mauritania, who had held the position since late December. Ould Cheikh Ahmed succeeded UNMEER's first chief, Anthony Banbury.
Separate reports describe using TKM-Ebola and convalescent serum, as well as minimal virus changes.
Also, an animal study shows promise for TKM-Ebola, and another notes long-term effects of the disease.
