sábado, 22 de agosto de 2015

CDC Around the World: August 20 is World Mosquito Day

CDC Around the World: August 20 is World Mosquito Day





CDC Around the World

August 20 is World Mosquito Day
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
August 20 is World Mosquito Day. The mosquito is the world’s
deadliest animal, and CDC is fighting mosquito-borne diseases
worldwide.


Spotlighted Topic of the Week: August 20 is World Mosquito Day
CDC Ebola Updates
In the News
On the Calendar



Spotlighted Topic of the Week: August 20 is World Mosquito Day



Infographic of the Week
MOSQUITOES CAUSE MORE DEATH & DISEASE THAN ANY OTHER ANIMAL ON THE PLANET
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Infographic: Mosquitoes cause more death and disease than any other animal on the planet.


Video of the Week
DANGEROUS CREATURES  –  A VISIT TO THE CDC INSECTARY
This video for young people ages 8 to 12, takes viewers to CDC′s insectary, where they learn from CDC researchers about mosquitoes and malaria. See how mosquitoes are bred and used in tests to determine if they are becoming resistant to the insecticides used in nets and spray to prevent malaria. CDC's malaria expertise and global partnerships have helped save millions of children's lives…watch video
Dangerous Creatures -- A Visit To The CDC Insectary


Story of the Week
A CAUTIONARY TALE: ONE TRAVELER'S ORDEAL WITH SEVERE MALARIA
Mr. Ver Wys was returning home after spending three weeks in Haiti working for Friend Ships, a humanitarian group based at Port Mercy in Lake Charles. He had left for Haiti on January 15, 2005, aboard the Spirit of Grace, one of Friend Ships' fleet of ships it uses to carry out its mission. He had worked in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, delivering the relief material the ship carried to its intended recipients. He enjoyed this work and found it very rewarding, as he had enjoyed all his previous work with Friend Ships during the past 8 years. And during this, his first trip to Haiti, he had come to love the Haitian people and their country, so vibrant and full of hope in spite of the many problems they face…read story
Story of the week




More resources on the CDC Ebola website >>

2014 Ebola Outbreak in West Africa



Latest Outbreak Info
The World Health Organization has reported 27,987 cases of Ebola and 11,299 deaths worldwide…read more

Q & A on Ebola

Podcast: CDC Ebola Response Update

Updated Review of Human-to-Human Transmission of Ebola Virus


In the News
Boost for Kenya's healthcare as Sh900m HIV, TB lab is opened
Standard Digital
August 14, 2015

Liberia: CDC to train 210 health personnel
StarAfrica
August 13, 2015

US ambassador visits Oshaango Clinic
The Namibian
August 13, 2015

Rapid detection and response key for controlling epidemics
The Statesman
August 11, 2015

American Center to host lecture on 'Ebola and Global Health Security Paradox
Business Standard
August 10, 2015
On the Calendar
September 9: International Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day
September 10: World Suicide Prevention Day
September 21: World Alheizmer's Day
September 29: World Heart Day

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