Learning from Ebola Virus: How to Prevent Future Epidemics

Viruses

Alexander S. Kekulé¹ 

[1]Institute for Biosecurity Research, 06180 Halle, Germany

[2] E-Mail

关键词: Ebola;    epidemic;    infectious diseases;    WHO;    International Health Regulations;   

DOI  :  10.3390/v7072797

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

The recent Ebola virus disease (EVD) epidemic in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone demonstrated that the World Health Organization (WHO) is incapable to control outbreaks of infectious diseases in less developed regions of the world. This essay analyses the causes for the failure of the international response and proposes four measures to improve resilience, early detection and response to future outbreaks of infectious diseases.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
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