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What You Need To Know About The Outbreak Of Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever In Equatorial Guinea And Cameroon
Equatorial Guinea has reported nine deaths and sixteen suspected cases of Marbug virus disease, and Cameroon has reported an additional two suspected cases, in an outbreak that began on February 7, 2023.
Ebola Outbreak In Uganda Is Waning, Ministry Of Health Remains Vigilant
The ongoing outbreak of Sudan Ebolavirus in Uganda is showing signs that transmission may now be under control.
The High Price Of Holiday Turkeys Is A Reminder That Human And Animal Health Are Deeply Connected
The US is experiencing its largest avian influenza outbreak ever.
Computer Forecasts, Expert Judgment, And “Chimeric Forecasting” Of Infectious Diseases
Forecasting epidemics of infectious diseases is notoriously hard, but the potential value to society for cracking that scientific nut is tremendous. Now a new approach is on the scene.
The Uganda Ministry Of Health Is A Model Of Public Communication During An Ebola Health Crisis
Governments have often failed their citizens during health crises, including the Covid-19 pandemic. But in the ongoing outbreak of Ebola, Uganda is doing it right.
Listening To The Viral Chatter
Avian influenza is spilling over from migratory waterfowl to other species like this bottlenose dolphin. David Quammen urges us to pay better attention to this “viral chatter”.
What Is Respiratory Syncytial Virus And Why It Matters Now
Each year, RSV results in millions of outpatient visits for young children, tens of thousands of hospitalizations among children and adults aged 65 and older, and thousands of deaths. This winter, it is very likely that Covid-19, flu, and RSV will all …
Good News And Bad News About The Ebola Epidemic In Uganda
The question now is whether interventions are in time to avert a large outbreak?
Experts Are Predicting A Bad Flu Season. Here’s Why They Might Be Wrong
The Covid-19 pandemic has kept people apart for much of the past two flu seasons. But the bounce back doesn’t have to be dramatic.
