EBOLA/EVD [to 5 March 2016]

EBOLA/EVD [to 5 March 2016]
Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC); “Threat to international peace and security” (UN Security Council)

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Ebola Situation Reports
[While no announcement of a change in reporting cycle is evident, we deduce that Ebola Situation Reports have been reduced to a bi-weekly cycle given the spacing of the last few reports – previous update at 17 February 2016]
Ebola Situation Report – 2 March 2016
[No new Ebola cases reported. Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea are each moving through enhanced surveillance periods following their last, respective confirmed EVD cases and associated contact clusters.]

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WHO: Clinical care for survivors of Ebola virus disease
Interim guidance
February 2016 :: 31 pages
Languages: English
WHO reference number: WHO Ref: WHO/EVD/OHE/PED/16.1.rev1
Downloads: Clinical care for survivors of Ebola virus disease: interim guidance
Overview
Today, there are over 10 000 survivors of Ebola virus disease. A number of medical problems have been reported in survivors, including mental health issues. Ebola virus may persist in some body fluids, including semen. Ebola survivors need comprehensive support for the medical and psychosocial challenges they face and also to minimize the risk of continued Ebola virus transmission.

WHO has developed this document to guide health services on how to provide quality care to survivors of Ebola virus disease. Table of contents include:
:: Introduction
:: Planning follow-up of the Ebola survivor
:: Common sequelae of Ebola virus disease and recommended evaluation and clinical management
:: Considerations for special populations
:: Monitoring for persistent Ebola virus infection in survivors: guidelines for testing and counselling
:: Infection prevention and control considerations in survivors
:: Risk communication considerations.