| Spotlighted Topic of the Week: Neglected Tropical Diseases |
| CDC Zika Updates |
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| PHOTO OF THE WEEK |
| The Alere™ Filariasis Test Strip (FTS) is a rapid diagnostic tool that provides qualitative detection of lymphatic filariasis (LF) infection and is the test recommended by WHO for mapping and monitoring LF elimination programs. A newly developed FTS automated test reader was recently evaluated in Haiti. View full-sized photo |
Spotlighted Topic of the Week: Neglected Tropical Diseases
| No More NTDs Twitter Chat |
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15TH, 2:00-3:00 PM ET
Elimination targets for many neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are nearing. Many countries and NTDs programs are at a critical stage where better tools and information are urgently needed to ensure that positive gains made to date are not reversed, and to stay on track to eliminate these debilitating diseases for good.
In celebration of USAID’s 10 years of work to stop NTDs, please join @CDCGlobal and global health partners next week for a Twitter chat, “Tools on the Road to #NoMoreNTDs: Are we there yet?”
To join the conversation, search for #NoMoreNTDs on Twitter. If you can't participate during the event, you can still submit questions in advance through Twitter to @CDCGlobal. (Please include#NoMoreNTDs in your questions.)
DATE: Wednesday, June 15, 2016
TIME: 2–3pm ET
TOPICS: What are NTDs and why is it important to eliminate them? What progress has been made so far? What tools have contributed to this progress? What tools are still required to move toward elimination?
CHAT HASHTAG: #NoMoreNTDs
TIME: 2–3pm ET
TOPICS: What are NTDs and why is it important to eliminate them? What progress has been made so far? What tools have contributed to this progress? What tools are still required to move toward elimination?
CHAT HASHTAG: #NoMoreNTDs
We look forward to your participation!
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CDC Zika Updates
| Latest Outbreak Info |
More resources on the CDC Zika website »
On January 22, 2016, CDC activated its Incident Management System and, working through theEmergency Operations Center (EOC), centralized its response to the outbreaks of Zika occurring in the Americas and increased reports of birth defects and Guillain-Barré syndrome in areas affected by Zika. On February 1, 2016, the World Health Organization declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) because of clusters of microcephaly and other neurological disorders in some areas affected by Zika. On February 8, 2016, CDC elevated its response efforts to a Level 1 activation, the highest response level at the agency.
CDC is working with international public health partners and with state and local health departments to
- Alert healthcare providers and the public about Zika.
- Post travel notices and other travel-related guidance.
- Provide state health laboratories with diagnostic tests.
- Monitor and report cases of Zika, which will helps improve our understanding of how and where Zika is spreading.
In the News
Health officials to weigh declaring global emergency as yellow fever strikes southwest Africa
Los Angeles TimesMay 18, 2016
Los Angeles TimesMay 18, 2016
Amended: Funding Opportunity Announcement: Operations Research (Implementation Science) for Strengthening Global Health Protection
GRANTS.govMay 10, 2016
GRANTS.govMay 10, 2016
9 African epidemiologists receive Africa CDC fellowship certificates after completing rigorous 2 month training course
BloombergMay 3, 2016
BloombergMay 3, 2016
The End Of Polio Is Within Reach. Here’s What Workers Are Doing To Finish The Fight.
A PlusApril 26, 2016
A PlusApril 26, 2016
Top stories for World Immunization Week
Helio Infectious Disease NewsApril 26, 2016
Helio Infectious Disease NewsApril 26, 2016
On the Calendar
June 14: World Blood Donor Day
June 15: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 16: International Day of the African Child
June 19: World Sickle Cell Awareness Day
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