New Plan For Ebola Outbreak Response To Ensure Safety Of Respondents 28/05/2019 Catherine Saez There has been a dramatic increase in security incidents around the epicentre of the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), but a sharp decrease in hospital transmissions, increased vaccinations, and new measures to safeguard response teams, are positive signs, WHO officials told reporters today in a briefing. Image Credits: WHO/L.Mackenzie, Catherine […] Continue reading -> Ebola Epidemic Enduring, Conflict Zones Complicate Response, Need Of Breaking Silos Between Actors 21/05/2019 Catherine Saez The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is not related to the lack of means or experience to fight the epidemic, but the difficulty to reach communities, the World Health Organization Director-General told the World Health Assembly today. The DRC Minister of Health illustrated the complexity of the response, linked […] Continue reading -> WHO Adapts Ebola Vaccination Strategy in the DRC to Account for Insecurity and Community Feedback 08/05/2019 Editorial team [WHO News Release] WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) today issued new recommendations to address vaccination challenges in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Image Credits: WHO/J. D. Kannah. Continue reading -> Lack Of Funding Takes Major Toll On Ebola Response 01/05/2019 Divya Schlesinger A festering civil conflict fueling rampant fear and distrust has been a major obstacle in the World Health Organization’s efforts to end the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). But now, funding shortages could further cripple the already strained response – unless the global community steps up quickly, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom […] Continue reading -> Evidence Shows Ring Vaccination Strategy Effective In Limiting Ebola Outbreak In DRC 15/04/2019 David Branigan A preliminary analysis of the World Health Organization’s “ring vaccination” strategy against Ebola shows that vaccinating people who came into contact with Ebola patients is proving to be effective at preventing new cases and limiting the spread of the disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> WHO Calls For International Support After Ebola Infections Rise In DRC 25/03/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization called on the international community to ramp up contributions to the US$ 148 million in funding required for the next six months’ Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of Congo – after infection rates saw a worrisome increase in recent weeks. Image Credits: World Bank Group/ V.Tremeau, WHO. Continue reading -> DRC Ebola Response: Need To “Find A Balance” Between Protecting Patients, Building Trust 14/03/2019 David Branigan World Health Organization Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters today that WHO is “working to find a balance between protecting patients and staff from attacks by armed groups and building community trust and ownership” in managing the response to the deadly Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Image Credits: Gabriele François Casini/MSF. Continue reading -> WHO Emergencies Head Praises Collaboration With Pharma On Ebola, Calls For Expanded “Strategic” Collaboration 05/12/2018 Health Policy Watch The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the second largest ever, occurring in a “perfect storm” of a densely-populated conflict zone. Yet thanks in large part to a strong collaboration between the World Health Organization and the pharmaceutical industry, the outbreak has so far remained confined to two DRC provinces, says Peter Salama, WHO deputy director general for emergency preparedness and response. Continue reading -> WHA Update: State Of Funding Of The Ebola Response In DRC 28/05/2018 Damilola Adepeju The World Health Organization (WHO) in a report last week released the funding situation regarding the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The amount of funding needed for the Ebola Strategic Response Plan has increased to US$56.8 million, WHO said. Continue reading -> World Health Assembly: Ebola Outbreak In DRC Remains A Challenge 24/05/2018 Damilola Adepeju At the World Health Assembly yesterday, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted challenges and concerns around the current outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Ebola Epidemic Enduring, Conflict Zones Complicate Response, Need Of Breaking Silos Between Actors 21/05/2019 Catherine Saez The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is not related to the lack of means or experience to fight the epidemic, but the difficulty to reach communities, the World Health Organization Director-General told the World Health Assembly today. The DRC Minister of Health illustrated the complexity of the response, linked […] Continue reading -> WHO Adapts Ebola Vaccination Strategy in the DRC to Account for Insecurity and Community Feedback 08/05/2019 Editorial team [WHO News Release] WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) today issued new recommendations to address vaccination challenges in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Image Credits: WHO/J. D. Kannah. Continue reading -> Lack Of Funding Takes Major Toll On Ebola Response 01/05/2019 Divya Schlesinger A festering civil conflict fueling rampant fear and distrust has been a major obstacle in the World Health Organization’s efforts to end the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). But now, funding shortages could further cripple the already strained response – unless the global community steps up quickly, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom […] Continue reading -> Evidence Shows Ring Vaccination Strategy Effective In Limiting Ebola Outbreak In DRC 15/04/2019 David Branigan A preliminary analysis of the World Health Organization’s “ring vaccination” strategy against Ebola shows that vaccinating people who came into contact with Ebola patients is proving to be effective at preventing new cases and limiting the spread of the disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> WHO Calls For International Support After Ebola Infections Rise In DRC 25/03/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization called on the international community to ramp up contributions to the US$ 148 million in funding required for the next six months’ Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of Congo – after infection rates saw a worrisome increase in recent weeks. Image Credits: World Bank Group/ V.Tremeau, WHO. Continue reading -> DRC Ebola Response: Need To “Find A Balance” Between Protecting Patients, Building Trust 14/03/2019 David Branigan World Health Organization Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters today that WHO is “working to find a balance between protecting patients and staff from attacks by armed groups and building community trust and ownership” in managing the response to the deadly Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Image Credits: Gabriele François Casini/MSF. Continue reading -> WHO Emergencies Head Praises Collaboration With Pharma On Ebola, Calls For Expanded “Strategic” Collaboration 05/12/2018 Health Policy Watch The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the second largest ever, occurring in a “perfect storm” of a densely-populated conflict zone. Yet thanks in large part to a strong collaboration between the World Health Organization and the pharmaceutical industry, the outbreak has so far remained confined to two DRC provinces, says Peter Salama, WHO deputy director general for emergency preparedness and response. Continue reading -> WHA Update: State Of Funding Of The Ebola Response In DRC 28/05/2018 Damilola Adepeju The World Health Organization (WHO) in a report last week released the funding situation regarding the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The amount of funding needed for the Ebola Strategic Response Plan has increased to US$56.8 million, WHO said. Continue reading -> World Health Assembly: Ebola Outbreak In DRC Remains A Challenge 24/05/2018 Damilola Adepeju At the World Health Assembly yesterday, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted challenges and concerns around the current outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
WHO Adapts Ebola Vaccination Strategy in the DRC to Account for Insecurity and Community Feedback 08/05/2019 Editorial team [WHO News Release] WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) today issued new recommendations to address vaccination challenges in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Image Credits: WHO/J. D. Kannah. Continue reading -> Lack Of Funding Takes Major Toll On Ebola Response 01/05/2019 Divya Schlesinger A festering civil conflict fueling rampant fear and distrust has been a major obstacle in the World Health Organization’s efforts to end the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). But now, funding shortages could further cripple the already strained response – unless the global community steps up quickly, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom […] Continue reading -> Evidence Shows Ring Vaccination Strategy Effective In Limiting Ebola Outbreak In DRC 15/04/2019 David Branigan A preliminary analysis of the World Health Organization’s “ring vaccination” strategy against Ebola shows that vaccinating people who came into contact with Ebola patients is proving to be effective at preventing new cases and limiting the spread of the disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> WHO Calls For International Support After Ebola Infections Rise In DRC 25/03/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization called on the international community to ramp up contributions to the US$ 148 million in funding required for the next six months’ Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of Congo – after infection rates saw a worrisome increase in recent weeks. Image Credits: World Bank Group/ V.Tremeau, WHO. Continue reading -> DRC Ebola Response: Need To “Find A Balance” Between Protecting Patients, Building Trust 14/03/2019 David Branigan World Health Organization Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters today that WHO is “working to find a balance between protecting patients and staff from attacks by armed groups and building community trust and ownership” in managing the response to the deadly Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Image Credits: Gabriele François Casini/MSF. Continue reading -> WHO Emergencies Head Praises Collaboration With Pharma On Ebola, Calls For Expanded “Strategic” Collaboration 05/12/2018 Health Policy Watch The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the second largest ever, occurring in a “perfect storm” of a densely-populated conflict zone. Yet thanks in large part to a strong collaboration between the World Health Organization and the pharmaceutical industry, the outbreak has so far remained confined to two DRC provinces, says Peter Salama, WHO deputy director general for emergency preparedness and response. Continue reading -> WHA Update: State Of Funding Of The Ebola Response In DRC 28/05/2018 Damilola Adepeju The World Health Organization (WHO) in a report last week released the funding situation regarding the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The amount of funding needed for the Ebola Strategic Response Plan has increased to US$56.8 million, WHO said. Continue reading -> World Health Assembly: Ebola Outbreak In DRC Remains A Challenge 24/05/2018 Damilola Adepeju At the World Health Assembly yesterday, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted challenges and concerns around the current outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Lack Of Funding Takes Major Toll On Ebola Response 01/05/2019 Divya Schlesinger A festering civil conflict fueling rampant fear and distrust has been a major obstacle in the World Health Organization’s efforts to end the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). But now, funding shortages could further cripple the already strained response – unless the global community steps up quickly, Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom […] Continue reading -> Evidence Shows Ring Vaccination Strategy Effective In Limiting Ebola Outbreak In DRC 15/04/2019 David Branigan A preliminary analysis of the World Health Organization’s “ring vaccination” strategy against Ebola shows that vaccinating people who came into contact with Ebola patients is proving to be effective at preventing new cases and limiting the spread of the disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> WHO Calls For International Support After Ebola Infections Rise In DRC 25/03/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization called on the international community to ramp up contributions to the US$ 148 million in funding required for the next six months’ Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of Congo – after infection rates saw a worrisome increase in recent weeks. Image Credits: World Bank Group/ V.Tremeau, WHO. Continue reading -> DRC Ebola Response: Need To “Find A Balance” Between Protecting Patients, Building Trust 14/03/2019 David Branigan World Health Organization Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters today that WHO is “working to find a balance between protecting patients and staff from attacks by armed groups and building community trust and ownership” in managing the response to the deadly Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Image Credits: Gabriele François Casini/MSF. Continue reading -> WHO Emergencies Head Praises Collaboration With Pharma On Ebola, Calls For Expanded “Strategic” Collaboration 05/12/2018 Health Policy Watch The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the second largest ever, occurring in a “perfect storm” of a densely-populated conflict zone. Yet thanks in large part to a strong collaboration between the World Health Organization and the pharmaceutical industry, the outbreak has so far remained confined to two DRC provinces, says Peter Salama, WHO deputy director general for emergency preparedness and response. Continue reading -> WHA Update: State Of Funding Of The Ebola Response In DRC 28/05/2018 Damilola Adepeju The World Health Organization (WHO) in a report last week released the funding situation regarding the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The amount of funding needed for the Ebola Strategic Response Plan has increased to US$56.8 million, WHO said. Continue reading -> World Health Assembly: Ebola Outbreak In DRC Remains A Challenge 24/05/2018 Damilola Adepeju At the World Health Assembly yesterday, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted challenges and concerns around the current outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
Evidence Shows Ring Vaccination Strategy Effective In Limiting Ebola Outbreak In DRC 15/04/2019 David Branigan A preliminary analysis of the World Health Organization’s “ring vaccination” strategy against Ebola shows that vaccinating people who came into contact with Ebola patients is proving to be effective at preventing new cases and limiting the spread of the disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Image Credits: WHO. Continue reading -> WHO Calls For International Support After Ebola Infections Rise In DRC 25/03/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization called on the international community to ramp up contributions to the US$ 148 million in funding required for the next six months’ Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of Congo – after infection rates saw a worrisome increase in recent weeks. Image Credits: World Bank Group/ V.Tremeau, WHO. Continue reading -> DRC Ebola Response: Need To “Find A Balance” Between Protecting Patients, Building Trust 14/03/2019 David Branigan World Health Organization Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters today that WHO is “working to find a balance between protecting patients and staff from attacks by armed groups and building community trust and ownership” in managing the response to the deadly Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Image Credits: Gabriele François Casini/MSF. Continue reading -> WHO Emergencies Head Praises Collaboration With Pharma On Ebola, Calls For Expanded “Strategic” Collaboration 05/12/2018 Health Policy Watch The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the second largest ever, occurring in a “perfect storm” of a densely-populated conflict zone. Yet thanks in large part to a strong collaboration between the World Health Organization and the pharmaceutical industry, the outbreak has so far remained confined to two DRC provinces, says Peter Salama, WHO deputy director general for emergency preparedness and response. Continue reading -> WHA Update: State Of Funding Of The Ebola Response In DRC 28/05/2018 Damilola Adepeju The World Health Organization (WHO) in a report last week released the funding situation regarding the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The amount of funding needed for the Ebola Strategic Response Plan has increased to US$56.8 million, WHO said. Continue reading -> World Health Assembly: Ebola Outbreak In DRC Remains A Challenge 24/05/2018 Damilola Adepeju At the World Health Assembly yesterday, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted challenges and concerns around the current outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
WHO Calls For International Support After Ebola Infections Rise In DRC 25/03/2019 David Branigan The World Health Organization called on the international community to ramp up contributions to the US$ 148 million in funding required for the next six months’ Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of Congo – after infection rates saw a worrisome increase in recent weeks. Image Credits: World Bank Group/ V.Tremeau, WHO. Continue reading -> DRC Ebola Response: Need To “Find A Balance” Between Protecting Patients, Building Trust 14/03/2019 David Branigan World Health Organization Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters today that WHO is “working to find a balance between protecting patients and staff from attacks by armed groups and building community trust and ownership” in managing the response to the deadly Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Image Credits: Gabriele François Casini/MSF. Continue reading -> WHO Emergencies Head Praises Collaboration With Pharma On Ebola, Calls For Expanded “Strategic” Collaboration 05/12/2018 Health Policy Watch The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the second largest ever, occurring in a “perfect storm” of a densely-populated conflict zone. Yet thanks in large part to a strong collaboration between the World Health Organization and the pharmaceutical industry, the outbreak has so far remained confined to two DRC provinces, says Peter Salama, WHO deputy director general for emergency preparedness and response. Continue reading -> WHA Update: State Of Funding Of The Ebola Response In DRC 28/05/2018 Damilola Adepeju The World Health Organization (WHO) in a report last week released the funding situation regarding the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The amount of funding needed for the Ebola Strategic Response Plan has increased to US$56.8 million, WHO said. Continue reading -> World Health Assembly: Ebola Outbreak In DRC Remains A Challenge 24/05/2018 Damilola Adepeju At the World Health Assembly yesterday, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted challenges and concerns around the current outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
DRC Ebola Response: Need To “Find A Balance” Between Protecting Patients, Building Trust 14/03/2019 David Branigan World Health Organization Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters today that WHO is “working to find a balance between protecting patients and staff from attacks by armed groups and building community trust and ownership” in managing the response to the deadly Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Image Credits: Gabriele François Casini/MSF. Continue reading -> WHO Emergencies Head Praises Collaboration With Pharma On Ebola, Calls For Expanded “Strategic” Collaboration 05/12/2018 Health Policy Watch The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the second largest ever, occurring in a “perfect storm” of a densely-populated conflict zone. Yet thanks in large part to a strong collaboration between the World Health Organization and the pharmaceutical industry, the outbreak has so far remained confined to two DRC provinces, says Peter Salama, WHO deputy director general for emergency preparedness and response. Continue reading -> WHA Update: State Of Funding Of The Ebola Response In DRC 28/05/2018 Damilola Adepeju The World Health Organization (WHO) in a report last week released the funding situation regarding the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The amount of funding needed for the Ebola Strategic Response Plan has increased to US$56.8 million, WHO said. Continue reading -> World Health Assembly: Ebola Outbreak In DRC Remains A Challenge 24/05/2018 Damilola Adepeju At the World Health Assembly yesterday, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted challenges and concerns around the current outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
WHO Emergencies Head Praises Collaboration With Pharma On Ebola, Calls For Expanded “Strategic” Collaboration 05/12/2018 Health Policy Watch The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the second largest ever, occurring in a “perfect storm” of a densely-populated conflict zone. Yet thanks in large part to a strong collaboration between the World Health Organization and the pharmaceutical industry, the outbreak has so far remained confined to two DRC provinces, says Peter Salama, WHO deputy director general for emergency preparedness and response. Continue reading -> WHA Update: State Of Funding Of The Ebola Response In DRC 28/05/2018 Damilola Adepeju The World Health Organization (WHO) in a report last week released the funding situation regarding the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The amount of funding needed for the Ebola Strategic Response Plan has increased to US$56.8 million, WHO said. Continue reading -> World Health Assembly: Ebola Outbreak In DRC Remains A Challenge 24/05/2018 Damilola Adepeju At the World Health Assembly yesterday, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted challenges and concerns around the current outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
WHA Update: State Of Funding Of The Ebola Response In DRC 28/05/2018 Damilola Adepeju The World Health Organization (WHO) in a report last week released the funding situation regarding the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The amount of funding needed for the Ebola Strategic Response Plan has increased to US$56.8 million, WHO said. Continue reading -> World Health Assembly: Ebola Outbreak In DRC Remains A Challenge 24/05/2018 Damilola Adepeju At the World Health Assembly yesterday, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted challenges and concerns around the current outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts
World Health Assembly: Ebola Outbreak In DRC Remains A Challenge 24/05/2018 Damilola Adepeju At the World Health Assembly yesterday, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted challenges and concerns around the current outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts