Global Health with Greg Martin
Global Health news - Ebola, Malaria, Dengue and more
In this episode, we take a look at front line workers in the fight against Ebola, a Dengue virus epidemic in China and safe medicines for diarrhea and malaria.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Chernor Bah - Teaching in the Global Pandemic - Sierra Leone
Chernor is an acclaimed global advocate for education, a champion for girls and an expert in international development. As a teenager, he founded Sierra Leone’s Children’s Parliament to center youth voices in post-war reconstruction...
Science360
KISS OF DEATH
In episode 26, Charlie and Jordan delve into the discovery of water on Mars, chat about a new Ebola field test and explore the immune system's "kiss of death." Provided by the National Science Foundation
Next Animation Studio
New Ebola Outbreak Detected in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has confirmed the deaths of five individuals who were infected with Ebola.
Next Animation Studio
New Ebola suit made by Johns Hopkins team offers more protection and comfort in hot, humid climates
A team at John Hopkins University has developed a protective suit for Ebola workers that is more comfortable and offers more protection than existing "moon suits." The new anti-Ebola suit has a large integrated plastic shield that...
The Wall Street Journal
Gone Viral? Tracking Epidemics
Outbreaks of deadly infectious diseases like Ebola, Zika and cholera are on the rise-and can go global quickly. Budgets to control them, meanwhile, are shrinking. What's the latest, best work on stopping outbreaks in their tracks?
Science360
Pioneering effort to detect Ebola
According to the World Health Organization, the Ebola outbreak that started in West Africa in 2014 has sickened nearly 30,000 people, killing about one third of them. Detection of the Ebola virus is currently the only way to keep the...
Global Health with Greg Martin
The Ebola Virus Epidemic - where to from here...
Greg Martin takes a look at the factors that could lead to the Ebola Virus Epidemic spreading out of Africa and into other parts of the world like the USA and Europe. Dr Martin highlights the fact that front line medical workers might be...
Global Health with Greg Martin
TWiGH live from the World Health Assembly!
Live from Geneva, Switzerland at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) World Health Assembly (WHA) the TWiGH Team discusses the pressing Global Health Agenda. Joining the panel are students from the University of South California (USC)...
JJ Medicine
Overview of Ebola | Hemorrhagic Fever, Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Overview of Ebola | Hemorrhagic Fever, Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Ebola is a disease caused by infection with the ebolavirus, which causes a significant hemorrhagic fever. In this lesson, we discuss some of...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Outbreaks - investigation and control
Outbreak investigation and control are an important part of public health and global health work. Epidemic and outbreaks of infectious disease require a robust response that includes investigating the epidemiology, laboratory (or...
Science360
How can chemical manufacturing be made more environmentally friendly?
In Middleton, Wisconsin, a small business is expanding on ways to make everything from biopesticides to vaccines – all on the surface of leaves! How does this innovative approach to chemical manufacturing help us use the greenest, most...
Financial Times
Ebola: its history in numbers
The virus's outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the latest to hit Africa. The FT's Bernadeta Dadonaite tracks the history of the virus over the decades.
Curated Video
Congo: the race to beat Ebola
Congo is in the grip of another Ebola outbreak, which has killed up to 400 people. There is no effective treatment for the deadly virus, but pioneering drug trials are under way
Professor Dave Explains
Ebola Virus (EVD)
We've probably all heard about the Ebola outbreak in Africa around 2014, and know that it's quite a terrifying pathogen. But what does it do exactly? Let's go through the basics!
Curated Video
Vaccination drive underway against fresh Ebola outbreak in southern Congo
New ReviewThe World Health Organization said Thursday that 31 of 38 confirmed Ebola cases have resulted in deaths in southern Congo, where authorities are battling a new outbreak of the deadly virus.
Curated Video
Congo Ebola deaths top 31 as authorities rush to vaccinate
New ReviewThe latest figures show the casualty rate has nearly doubled since last week — from 16 — and that the disease is spreading rapidly as more than 900 contacts have been identified so far, according to the WHO.
Curated Video
Congo to vaccinate health workers, contacts amid ebola outbreak
New ReviewCongo has a stockpile of treatments and of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine, according to the World Health Organization
Curated Video
Canada to help lead human trials on antiviral drug for COVID-19
Michel Chrétien's Montreal lab is in the final stages of plans for China to test plant compound quercetin.
Curated Video
More Ebola patients being treated in DR Congo
How health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are fighting mistrust and fear to treat patients.
Curated Video
DR Congo doctors hope to eliminate Ebola by end of year
More than 2,000 people, including 160 health workers, have died since the most recent Ebola outbreak last year.
Curated Video
Care for Ebola victims: Survivors help sick in DR Congo
We look at how Ebola survivors are helping other patients.
Curated Video
Can local and faith leaders help halt the spread of Ebola in DRC?
Local leaders are helping turn the tide on Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Curated Video
Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, in Sierra Leone, is under threat
Animal conservation groups fear unless they have resources needed to protect primates they will not be around for long.