GMJ Briefs
WHO Declares Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
WHO declares Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a global public health emergency.
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Surpasses 900 Cases, WHO Confirms 220 Deaths
WHO reports over 900 suspected Ebola cases and 220 deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo. The Bundibugyo strain outbreak is…
Ebola Cases in Eastern Congo Exceed 900 as Health Emergency Declared
WHO declares Public Health Emergency of International Concern as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 900.
Thailand Implements Enhanced Ebola Screening for International Travellers Following WHO Emergency Alert
Thailand implements 21-day quarantine protocols for travellers from ebola-affected regions, joining international efforts to prevent viral transmission through enhanced airport…
US Well-Positioned for Ebola Response Despite New Outbreak, Says Former COVID Task Force Leader
Former COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says US federal health agencies maintain robust institutional capacity to address current Ebola…
Ebola Cases Surge Past 900 in DR Congo as Health Workers Face Violent Attacks
Ebola cases in DR Congo exceed 900 as health workers face violent attacks and critical supply shortages. Neighboring countries implement…
WHO Chief Calls for Urgent Ebola Action and Pandemic Preparedness Following Recent Outbreaks
WHO Director-General warns of persistent global vulnerability to infectious diseases following recent Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks. The 79th World Health…
What Consumers Should Know About Omega-3 Supplement Oxidation Concerns
New research provides three key insights that help consumers understand the practical implications of omega-3 supplement oxidation.