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The risk to others is considered extremely low for Lassa fever and it is less likely to be fatal than Ebola. Although Lassa fever can produce hemorrhagic symptoms in infected people, the disease is different from Ebola, which is responsible for the current outbreak in West Africa.
Continue reading In the last two years, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative has taken important steps in three geographical locations where the polio virus outbreaks that causes the disease appear to be clustered- the Horn of Africa, Central Africa and the Middle East – to nip the virus outbreak before it start.
Continue reading The government of Tunisia and the United States Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreement to continue collaborating to improve leadership and democratic institutions in Tunisia and to build upon the Tunisia-U.S. relationship to bolster the two countries security and economy interests.
Continue reading The new strategy, developed in close consultation with endemic countries and partners, provides a comprehensive framework that will enable countries to develop tailored programs that will sustain and accelerate progress towards malaria elimination.
Continue reading Phillips has given the MIT-five-year partnership a $25 million funding that will be disbursed over a five year term. The partnership is an integral part of the Netherlands-based company’s border strategy to accelerate innovation and business growth through collaborative efforts with leading-edge partner companies and leading institutions.
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