Cornell University, through the K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health, has launched a call for applications for its 2026–2027 postdoctoral fellowship program focused on wildlife health, conservation and One Health. Up to three three-year fellowships are expected to be awarded during this cycle. The Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health is inviting […]
Un mois après la déclaration officielle de l’épidémie de maladie à virus Ebola en République démocratique du Congo, Médecins Sans Frontières alerte sur une riposte encore insuffisante face à une crise qui continue de progresser dans l’Est du pays. L’organisation appelle à renforcer d’urgence la surveillance, le diagnostic, le suivi des contacts et l’engagement communautaire. […]
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) expresses its deep concern following the emergence of the 17th Ebola Virus Disease (Bundibugyo virus) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and potential spread to neighboring countries. Ebola Virus Disease is a zoonotic disease, transmitted from animals to humans and then between humans. Its repeated emergence is […]
During Ebola outbreaks, fear and anxiety often fuel the rapid spread of misinformation. In the midst of these public health crises, communities frequently face rumors regarding the animals around them, sometimes leading to the misplaced fear that common domestic pets, like cats and dogs, could be dangerous carriers or transmitters of the virus. To curb […]
Overview The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to our mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries. We work at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems. CHAI was founded in […]
