Centre for Epidemic Preparedness & Response, LSHTM

Bringing together global expertise, knowledge, research and teaching to help humanity adapt faster to outbreaks of disease.

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[Centre for Epidemic Preparedness & Response, LSHTM @LSHTM_CEPR]

📢We're now also on @bluesky!

👋Come say hi to us at https://t.co/G2X3gjNk2I

[Centre for Epidemic Preparedness & Response, LSHTM @LSHTM_CEPR]

Daniela Manno & @Unikinrdc's Bikioli-Bolombo Freddy outline in @bmj_latest that the 🇨🇩 #Bundibugyo outbreak reminds the world that sustained funding, maintaining public health expertise & community engagement are key to outbreak preparedness.

📄Read more👉https://t.co/0mP5tnhNQl

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

After having consulted the #DRC and #Uganda where the #Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus is known to be currently occurring, I determine that the epidemic constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), as defined in the provisions of IHR.

My full statement: https://t.co/EjzdjrMXHO

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

https://t.co/iL3AMadJKk

[Africa CDC @AfricaCDC]

Africa CDC is coordinating a continental response to the Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ituri) and Uganda, both of which declared outbreaks on the same day—underscoring the urgent need for unified action across borders.

In line with its mandate, Africa CDC is coordinating regional and continental efforts, bringing together all partners to ensure a harmonised response and strengthen health security across the continent.

Yesterday, Africa CDC convened a high-level consultative meeting with over 130 participants, including governments, donor partners, @UN agencies, humanitarian organisations, philanthropies, and pharmaceutical companies, to align strategies and accelerate support for affected and at-risk countries.

🔗 Read the full statement from H.E. @Dr_JeanKaseya: https://t.co/UjaELsiAeo

#EbolaResponse #HealthSecurity

[Africa CDC @AfricaCDC]

Ebola Virus Disease outbreak confirmed in Ituri Province, DRC

Africa CDC is closely monitoring the situation and convening an urgent high-level coordination meeting today with the DRC, Uganda, South Sudan and global partners to reinforce cross-border surveillance, preparedness and outbreak response efforts.

Following consultations with DRC’s Ministry of Health and National Public Health Institute, preliminary laboratory results from L’Institut National de Recherche Biomédical - INRB Kinshasa detected Ebola virus in 13 of 20 samples tested.

About 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths have been reported, mainly in the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones. Four deaths have been reported among laboratory-confirmed cases. Suspected cases have also been reported in Bunia, pending confirmation.

🔗 Read full statement: https://t.co/YJQjVtLA4f

#EbolaOutbreak #HealthSecurity #DRC

[Centre for Epidemic Preparedness & Response, LSHTM @LSHTM_CEPR]

👩‍🎓Inspired by her role in this project, Isabela Galvão from @usponline, will continue to build on this important work through her PhD as she strives to make IPC measures more equitable across genders.

#InternationalNursesDay
@LSHTM @UKHSA @UKgovGHS

[Centre for Epidemic Preparedness & Response, LSHTM @LSHTM_CEPR]

👩‍⚕️Improving the gender equality of IPC measures not only benefits workers today, it will safeguard the nurses of tomorrow.

Nursing student, Julia Harasaki from @usponline explains what she hopes to take from this research project into her future career.

#InternationalNursesDay

[Centre for Epidemic Preparedness & Response, LSHTM @LSHTM_CEPR]

#UKPHRST are proud to have co-produced this research alongside @usponline to benefit the lives of Brazilian health workers & patients by sharing our expertise & technical knowledge.

Cat Makison Booth explains how this will protect 🇧🇷 & 🇬🇧from potential public health emergencies.

[Centre for Epidemic Preparedness & Response, LSHTM @LSHTM_CEPR]

@mindasmulheres 📰Read the full story on the #UKPHRST website 👉 https://t.co/OWdogfbU57

[Centre for Epidemic Preparedness & Response, LSHTM @LSHTM_CEPR]

#UKPHRST & @usponline recently brought together partners and experts at @pahowho to explore the impact of gender on infection prevention and control measures in 🇧🇷 during public health emergencies.

🧵Find out what the participants learnt & how it will affect their work👇

[Centre for Epidemic Preparedness & Response, LSHTM @LSHTM_CEPR]

🗣️ Brazilian Ministry of Women @mindasmulheres:

We will work with other Ministries to increase the visibility of women healthcare workers both socially and professionally.

[Centre for Epidemic Preparedness & Response, LSHTM @LSHTM_CEPR]

@UKHSA @UKgovGHS @LSHTM

[Centre for Epidemic Preparedness & Response, LSHTM @LSHTM_CEPR]

#UKPHRST & @usponline are jointly researching the impact of gender on infection prevention & control measures used during disease outbreaks in healthcare in 🇧🇷.

What impact does gender inequality have on IPC measures during public health emergencies?

🧵The background👇

[Centre for Epidemic Preparedness & Response, LSHTM @LSHTM_CEPR]

This research could potentially have a huge impact on the ground because:

1. It’s first of its kind in Brazil
2. The recommendations can help inform Brazil’s upcoming review of national IPC guidelines & directly influence national legislation

Full story👉https://t.co/vKiCNjBcUP

[GOARN @WHOGOARN]

The April @WHO Health Emergencies Programme Newsletter is out!

Click to learn more about WHE’s ongoing work and discover how GOARN contributions are supporting global health emergency response.

Read more: https://t.co/rqpH16peBQ