Many governments across the globe are stepping up screening processes and restrictions on travel to mitigate the spread of the Ebola outbreak that was declared a health emergency in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on May 17, reported Reuters. India India has launched screening and surveillance at airports and other entry points. It has…
Pune airport officials holding a meeting on Ebola screening. Pune: Airport authorities in Pune have activated public health surveillance and passenger screening protocols for all incoming international passengers after World Health Organisation’s (WHO) declaration that the Ebola outbreak is a public health emergency.Airport Health Officer (APHO) Suhas Dhandore told TOI that all international flyers arriving…
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said it may take up to nine months to develop a vaccine against the new strain of Ebola virus. WHO advisor Dr Vasee Moorthy said two possible vaccines for the Bundibugyo strain are being worked on. However, neither of these two strains has been tested in clinical trials…
