Category: H5N1

10 Ways CDC Gets Ready For Emergencies

One of the best parts of my job is the opportunity to learn from a wide range of experiences. We have an obligation to not only respond to emergencies today, but to prepare for tomorrow by learning from the past. Our work extends to households affected by disease, communities ravaged by disasters, and U.S. territories Read More >

April 3, 2017 by Blog Administrator1 Comment

Disease Outbreak, General, natural disasters, preparedness, response

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When Preparation Meets Opportunity: Cameroon Gets a Jump on Outbreak Response

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When Dr. Aristide Abah stepped off the plane that brought him from Atlanta back to his home in Cameroon, there was no time to waste. An outbreak of H5N1 flu threatened the country, and it was up to Dr. Abah to lead the response. Fortunately, he was prepared. Read More >

September 6, 2016 by Blog AdministratorLeave a comment

Disease Outbreak, Flu, preparedness, Preparedness Month, response, Zoonotic Disease

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