Lancet Editorial – Ebola: The Missing Link
This editorial that appeared in the Lancet Sept. 18, 2014 points out that trust is the “missing link” that could help stem the Ebola epidemic.
WHO: Investigating Cause of Death During an Outbreak of Ebola
World Health Organization report presenting a draft verbal autopsy instrument based on best judgement and previous experience in a variety of settings including outbreaks and research. It is part of a wider effort by the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) to develop tools for testing in advance of outbreak situations. The report also contains information on how to carry out a validation study, which compares the results of a verbal autopsy questionnaire with the results of a “gold standard” – such as laboratory test or clinical diagnosis. To date, there is no standard, verbal autopsy instrument for use during outbreaks of Ebola virus haemorrhagic fever (EHF).
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CDC Ebola Website
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website for Ebola information.
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CDC: Ebolavirus Ecology
CDC graphic shows the life cycle of the ebolavirus. Bats are strongly implicated as both reservoirs and hosts for the ebolavirus. Of the five identified ebolavirus subtypes, four are capable of human-to-human transmission. Initial infections in humans result from contact with an infected bat or other wild animal. Strict isolation of infected patients is essential to reduce onward ebolavirus transmission. (CDC Website)
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CDC: Ebola Treatment Center
Information about your nearest Ebola treatment center.
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CDC: Ebola Fever Signs and Symptoms
This poster shows the signs and symptoms of Ebola fever through illustrations. Anyone with the symptoms is encouraged to go to a health centre.
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Ebola Key Messages–Sierra Leone
Signs and symptoms, transmission, prevention and treatment information for Ebola.
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Government of Liberia: Protect Yourself Poster (If you have symptoms…)
This poster’s audience is the general community in Liberia and has information on protecting yourself and your family, and steps to take to seek care. It has clear calls to action, is well-designed, and the use of graphics makes it appropriate for low-literacy populations.
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Government of Liberia: Protect Yourself (Do’s and Do Not’s)
This poster’s audience is the general community in Liberia and has information on what to do and what not to do to protect yourself and your family. It has clear calls to action and is bright and attractive. It has good use of graphics. The use of text makes it appropriate for an audience that can read.
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CDC: Together We Can Prevent Ebola
Banner including information on how to prevent Ebola and its spread.
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The Ebola Communication Network was originally developed by the Health Communication Capacity Collaborative (Cooperative Agreement #AID-OAA-A-12-00058) and expanded under Breakthrough ACTION (Cooperative Agreement #AID-OAA-A-17-00017) both under the leadership of Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs. This website is now maintained by Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs and its contents are the sole responsibility of CCP. The contents of this website do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID, the United States Government, or Johns Hopkins University.