An Ebola training exercise at Madigan Army Medical Center's Andersen Simulation Center, in the US. John Liston/Army Medicine/ flickrThis article is a foundation essay. These are longer than usual and take a wider look at a key issue affecting society. The global health threats posed by recent viral epidemics, such as avian flu, H1N1, Ebola and Zika, have been happening too … [Read more...] about Ebola and Zika epidemics are driven by pathologies of society, not just a virus | The Conversation
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Africa Records First Case Of Zika Virus In Johannesburg
Africa Records First Case Of Zika Virus In Johannesburg A Columbian businessman visiting Johannesburg has been diagnosed with the Zika virus in what is the first confirmed known case in Africa. South African Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi confirmed the diagnosis in a late Friday statement. Motsoaledi said … Read more on The Guardian Nigeria (satire) (press … [Read more...] about Africa Records First Case Of Zika Virus In Johannesburg
Why Africa can’t afford to have an outbreak of the Zika virus | The Conversation
Should there be an outbreak of the Zika virus in Africa, the continent will not be able to cope. ShutterstockIf the latest mosquito-borne Zika virus breaks out in Africa the continent would be less prepared than any other to deal with the outbreak. Zika fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease caused by the Zika virus which is suspected of leading to the birth of deformed … [Read more...] about Why Africa can’t afford to have an outbreak of the Zika virus | The Conversation
