JAMA Posts Viewpoint on Ebola Epidemic
JAMA has posted today a Viewpoint, “The Ebola Epidemic – A Global Health Emergency,” written by Lawrence O. Gostin, JD, of the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., and colleagues.
On Aug. 8, 2014, the World Health Organization declared the West Africa Ebola crisis a public health emergency of international concern. In this Viewpoint, the authors discuss the Ebola epidemic, the ethical dilemmas of potential treatments, and public health countermeasures. The Viewpoint can be found HERE.
Reflecting on the US Withdrawal from the World Health Organization
January 21st 2025An infection preventionist reels from the US exit from WHO, writing that it disrupts global health efforts, weakens infection control, and lacks research funding and support for low-income nations dependent on WHO for health care resources.
Infections Do Not Recognize International Borders: The Potential Impact of US Withdrawal From WHO
January 21st 2025The US withdrawal from WHO jeopardizes infection prevention, research funding, and global collaboration, disproportionately impacting low-income nations reliant on WHO support for equitable health care advancements.
Infection Intel:EvaClean Expands Global Reach With Microsplitting Partnership
January 20th 2025EvaClean partners with Microsplitting Ltd. to distribute its advanced disinfection systems and absorbents, revolutionizing infection prevention across health care, education, hospitality, and industrial sectors worldwide.
