1056 - An Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa

About this episode:

A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has been declared a global public health emergency by WHO. In this episode: infectious disease epidemiologist Emily Gurley explains why this outbreak is particularly concerning for a region managing existing crises and how public health systems are working to contain transmission and treat patients.

Guest:

Emily S. Gurley, PhD, MPH, is a professor in Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she focuses on infectious disease and outbreak investigation.

Host:

Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs.

Show links and related content:

• WHO declares major outbreak of rare Ebola virus species an international emergency—Science

• US Imposes Ebola Travel Restrictions as CDC Says Risk Remains Low—Newsweek

• What else to know: The Ebola outbreak in Central Africa will be challenging to control, but decades of experience will help —The Uptake  

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