A surge of cases often happens after attacks on the Ebola response
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)confirmed that 23 more people were diagnosed with Ebola on April 26, a record number for one day, according to an article on the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy website.
A surge of cases often happens after attacks on the Ebola response.
The new outbreak brings the total cased to near 1,400. The fatality count reached 900.
The 23 new cases are from eight locations, nine of them in Katwa, the scene of one of the recent violent episodes.
May 8, 2019
Topic Area: Infection Control
Swatting Calls, Hoax Threats Have Real Consequences for HealthcareA recent report of a shooting at a hospital in California turned out to be a possible swatting incident.
Next Level Announces Expansion of Conroe, Texas ClinicThe expanded facility will offer additional exam rooms, improved patient flow and an enhanced waiting area designed with patient comfort in mind.
Beacon's Memorial Hospital of South Bend Tower Reaches Construction MilestoneThe first steel beams have begun to arrive for the project.
The HAI Challenge Goes OnThe CDC estimates that about 23,000 people die each year from 17 types of antimicrobial-resistant infections acquired in healthcare facilities.
Report: Violence Costs Hospitals More than $18B Per YearBuilding safety into the facilities’ designs is one approach to preventing violence and ensuring resilience.