CDC Director Says West African Ebola Epidemic Far From Over; USAID Chief Speaks With L.A. Times; U.S. Defense Secretary Reassures Troops On Ebola Mission November 18, 2014 News Summary News outlets report on U.S. officials’ comments on efforts to contain the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. The Hill: Ebola epidemic ‘nowhere near over’ in West Africa, CDC director says “Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Thomas Frieden said the Ebola epidemic is ‘nowhere near over’ in West…
U.N. Concerned Over Further Isolation Of Ebola-Hit West Africa November 18, 2014 News Summary Inter Press Service: West Africa: U.N. Concerned Over Ebola Backlash “The United Nations, which is working on an emergency footing to battle the outbreak of Ebola, is worried about the potential for further isolation of the hardest-hit nations in West Africa. ‘It’s a psychological fear,’ Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told IPS.…
Doctor Dies Of Ebola After Transport To U.S. Hospital; Case Shows Importance Of Early Detection, Treatment November 18, 2014 News Summary Washington Post: Death of second Ebola patient in U.S. shows need for early, accurate tests, experts say “…[Martin] Salia’s death highlights what experts say is a critical need in the ongoing fight against the worst Ebola outbreak in history: the ability to quickly and accurately diagnose the disease in order…
Recruiting HCWs To Combat Ebola In West Africa Proving Challenging, Red Cross Says November 18, 2014 News Summary Associated Press: Red Cross officials: Ebola flaring anew in Africa “Red Cross officials helping to lead the fight against Ebola in West Africa said Monday the virus is still spreading, and they’re having trouble recruiting health care workers to combat it…” (Dahlburg, 11/17).
In Ebola Response, Officials, HCWs Work To Gain Trust Of African Villagers Who Follow Traditional Healers November 18, 2014 News Summary Wall Street Journal: Africa’s Village Healers Complicate Ebola Fight “…[O]fficials and health workers got residents to change behavior, accept modern medicine and break a chain of deadly infections. An important part of that work has zeroed in on dispelling rumors and debunking miracle cures health workers say [a traditional healer]…
Barbara Bush, Melinda Gates Discuss Impact Of Ebola On Women’s Health, Other Topics At New York Event November 18, 2014 News Summary Newsweek: Barbara Bush on the Impact of Ebola on Women’s Health “Women’s health is becoming a casualty of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, philanthropists and health advocates Barbara Bush and Melinda Gates said on Monday. … Gates, co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Barbara Bush, former…
Health Care, Education Vital For Record Number Of Global Youth, UNFPA Report Says November 18, 2014 News Summary News outlets discuss the findings of a recently released report by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) that estimates 1.8 billion people worldwide are between the ages of 10 to 24 years old. Thomson Reuters Foundation: Youth bulge could unleash rapid economic growth “The record number of young people in the…
Complications From Preterm Births Leading Cause Of Death Among Children Under Five, Study Shows November 18, 2014 News Summary News outlets report on a recent study showing complications from preterm birth are the leading cause of mortality among young children worldwide. The Guardian: Complications from preterm births now the main killer of under-fives “Complications associated with preterm births have become the leading single killer of children under five, outpacing…
USAID, Bilateral Donors To Sign Joint Communiqué To Promote LGBTI Rights In Aid Programs, Shah Says November 18, 2014 News Summary Devex: USAID, top donors to mainstream LGBTI rights in development programs “U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Rajiv Shah announced Friday that the organization and other bilateral donors are pushing efforts to promote LGBTI rights worldwide. This push will come in the form of a joint communiqué, Shah said during…