GMJ Briefs
WHO Experts Recommend Vaccine Strategies for Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak
WHO expert groups have assessed candidate vaccines and treatments for the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak affecting DRC and Uganda. Multiple…
Vaccine-Skeptical California County Halts Measles Outbreak Through Community Leaders
Shasta County successfully contained a measles outbreak by partnering with community leaders and trusted messengers rather than relying solely on…
US Ebola Travel Restrictions May Undermine Outbreak Response in Central Africa
The US has implemented unprecedented travel restrictions for the Central Africa Ebola outbreak, but experts warn these measures may discourage…
WHO Experts Challenge US-Uganda Ebola Containment Strategy Based on Geographic Barriers
WHO experts question US-Uganda Ebola containment strategies that rely on geographic barriers, citing evidence that community-based interventions prove more effective…
WHO Director-General Addresses DRC Communities Amid New Ebola Concerns
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros addresses DRC communities, drawing on his 14 visits during the 2018-2020 North Kivu outbreak. The message…
UNICEF Delivers Emergency Ebola Response Supplies to DRC’s Ituri Province
UNICEF delivers first international emergency Ebola response supplies to Ituri province in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The shipment…
WHO Reports 906 Suspected Ebola Cases in Democratic Republic of Congo
WHO reports 906 suspected Ebola cases and 223 deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo within two weeks. The outbreak represents…
Reduced Radiation Shows Promise for Older Lung Cancer Patients in Clinical Trial
Clinical trial shows reduced radiation therapy achieved 70.7% one-year survival in older lung cancer patients with fewer severe side effects.…