About Careers Internship MedBlog Contact us
Medindia LOGIN REGISTER
Advertisement

UN Must Learn Lessons from Ebola Crisis and Prepare for the Next Outbreak of Deadly Disease

by Dr. Trupti Shirole on December 24, 2014 at 8:27 AM
 UN Must Learn Lessons from Ebola Crisis and Prepare for the Next Outbreak of Deadly Disease

After returning from a visit to Ebola-hit countries, the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said that the UN must learn lessons from the Ebola crisis and begin preparing now for the next outbreak of deadly disease.

Ban has also called for scaling up the recovery efforts in West Africa to rebuild shattered economies, get children back to school and begin caring for Ebola orphans. He also cited the need to trace the virus in remote areas of West Africa and looking at isolated chains of transmission.

Advertisement

The UN chief said, "We will launch a serious effort to explore what more we can do to stay ahead of the next outbreak of disease, a test that is sure to come."

Following criticism from non-governmental organizations that the UN, particularly the World Health Organization were too slow to swing into action against the Ebola outbreak; Ban traveled to Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, the epicenter of the year-long Ebola epidemic that has killed more than 6,900 people. He also traveled to Mali, which has had a recent outbreak and Ghana which is the headquarters of the UN Ebola Emergency Mission.

Source: Medindia
Font : A-A+

Advertisement

Advertisement
Advertisement

Recommended Readings

Latest Tropical Disease News

Global Spread of Mpox Virus Persists: Cases Reported in China and Thailand
The WHO has assessed the risk of monkeypox for the general population in countries not previously impacted by the current outbreak as low.
Understanding Nipah Virus: Droplet Transmission and Its Lethality at 40-70%
Nipah is a zoonotic virus, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans. Fruit bats serve as the natural reservoirs for Nipah virus.
Tamil Nadu Reports Zero Nipah Virus Cases
Nipah Virus (NiV) or Hendra virus is a deadly virus that spreads via contact with the saliva, urine, or excreta of fruit bats or pigs.
Nipah Virus Outbreak: 2 Fatalities Trigger Emergency Response in Kozhikode
Nipah virus is mainly a zoonotic disease, transferring from animals to humans, and can also spread via contaminated food or contact with infected individuals.
Japanese Encephalitis: Emerging Concern for Assam
Japanese Encephalitis in Assam, causing over 15 deaths during the monsoon season, officials are on high alert.
View All
This site uses cookies to deliver our services.By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Cookie Policy, Privacy Policy, and our Terms of Use  Ok, Got it. Close
MediBotMediBot
Greetings! How can I assist you?MediBot
×

UN Must Learn Lessons from Ebola Crisis and Prepare for the Next Outbreak of Deadly Disease Personalised Printable Document (PDF)

Please complete this form and we'll send you a personalised information that is requested

You may use this for your own reference or forward it to your friends.

Please use the information prudently. If you are not a medical doctor please remember to consult your healthcare provider as this information is not a substitute for professional advice.

Name *

Email Address *

Country *

Areas of Interests