On May 1, the first case of acute watery diarrhea (AWD)—a telltale symptom of cholera—was reported in the local government area (LGA) of Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, in Borno State in northeastern Nigeria. Since then, cholera has spread into 18 LGAs and has caused nearly 15,000 cases and 115 deaths. Cholera is a bacterial disease that’s …
Though cholera is a severe and sometimes deadly disease that can spread rapidly and devastate communities, it is also preventable and treatable. Quick access to healthcare, safe drinking water, proper sanitation and good hygiene practices can dramatically reduce the risk of transmission—and save lives. Below, we answer some of the most common questions about cholera, …
As Ebola virus disease sweeps through the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the surrounding region, healthcare workers aren’t just battling a deadly virus strain with a mortality rate of up to 50%. Misinformation, rumors and skepticism unfortunately are also spreading rapidly across central Africa, putting the lives of community members, patients and healthcare …
CNN’s Clarissa Ward tours International Medical Corps’ Ebola Treatment Center in Ituri province, and speaks with response lead Ahmed Mahat about needs in DRC.
CNN’s Clarissa Ward tours International Medical Corps’ Ebola Treatment Center in Ituri province, and speaks with response lead Ahmed Mahat about needs in DRC.
On-the-ground experts provide updates on the current Ebola outbreak and how International Medical Corps is responding.
Fighting Ebola and Saving Lives in the DRC The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is once again facing a serious Ebola outbreak, prompting the World Health Organization to declare the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 16 after cases of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola were confirmed in the DRC …
Dr. Abdou Sebushishe explains efforts by International Medical Corps and others to respond to the Ebola while facing shortages of supplies and accurate information.
Dr. Abdou Sebushishe explains efforts by International Medical Corps and others to respond to the Ebola while facing shortages of supplies and accurate information.
“Ebola is deadly, and it’s spreading. We need to be prepared before it reaches us,” says Zain ul Abedin, Country Director for International Medical Corps in South Sudan. “As we do with any outbreak of infectious disease, we are working closely with the Ministry of Health and our partners, training our staff and local health …