Podcasts about Lassa fever

In this episode of EMS One-Stop, host Rob Lawrence welcomes back Dr. Alex Isakov, a leading expert in infectious diseases from NETEC and Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Isakov provides valuable updates on current and emerging infectious diseases; their global impact; and the critical role EMS professionals play in identifying, isolating and protecting themselves and their patients. This discussion highlights key infectious diseases, including H5N1 (avian flu/bird flu), Mpox (previously known as monkeypox), Ebola, Marburg, Lassa fever and seasonal flu, providing EMS personnel with essential knowledge and safety protocols in light of ongoing global health concerns. Throughout the episode, Dr. Isakov offers insights into the latest outbreaks, the importance of vaccinations, and strategies for responding to potential infectious disease threats. He stresses the necessity of remaining vigilant and prepared for high-consequence diseases while maintaining optimal patient care. From the evolving threat of H5N1 to the resurgence of seasonal influenza, Dr. Isakov ensures that EMS professionals are equipped with the most relevant and up-to-date information needed to protect both themselves and their communities. Summary of key infectious diseases covered by Dr. Isakov H5N1 (avian influenza/bird flu): Dr. Isakov provides an update on the H5N1 outbreak in poultry and dairy herds, stressing the importance of limiting human exposure and watching for potential mutations that could lead to human-to-human transmission. Mpox (Clade 1B): Dr. Isakov discusses the risk of Mpox, particularly Clade 1B, which remains prevalent in Central Africa but has now spread to other countries, including the United States. He highlights the importance of identifying travel history and unusual rashes, along with strict protective measures for EMS clinicians. Ebola and Marburg: These diseases continue to present a risk, with smaller outbreaks currently ongoing in Uganda (Ebola) and Tanzania (Marburg). Dr. Isakov notes the importance of being prepared to identify and isolate individuals who may have been exposed during travel to these regions. Lassa fever: Dr. Isakov points out the ongoing concern of Lassa fever in West Africa and emphasizes that EMS professionals should be on alert for symptoms in travelers who have visited affected regions. Seasonal influenza: The seasonal flu outbreak is particularly severe this year, and Dr. Isakov underscores the importance of vaccination, especially for vulnerable populations, to reduce serious illness and hospital strain. Timeline 00:00 – Introduction to the episode and guest, Dr. Alex Isakov 01:33 – Uupdate on Mpox (Clade 1B) and its global spread 05:24 – Ebola and Marburg outbreaks: ongoing concerns in Uganda and Tanzania 08:01 – Lassa Fever in West Africa and its impact on EMS professionals 13:05 – The importance of travel vaccinations for high-risk areas like malaria zones 15:13 – Mystery illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the investigation into its cause 17:01 – H5N1 and avian influenza concerns, including potential human transmission risks 22:02 – Severity of the current seasonal flu outbreak and vaccination recommendations 25:24 – EMS community's role in flu and measles vaccination advocacy 29:05 – Discussing surge conditions and excess mortality during pandemics 32:01 – Closing remarks, including updates on new NITEC EMS resources Additional infectious disease resources National Emerging Special Pathogens Training & Education Center Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Featured Resources | NETEC Symptoms of Malaria | Malaria | CDC Lassa Fever Suspected in Death of U.S. Traveler Returning from West Africa | CDC Newsroom CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update February 26, 2025 | Bird Flu | CDC Mpox | Mpox | CDC Healthcare Workers: Could it be Ebola?

Dr. Robert Kruse, State Medical Director and the Division Director of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and an ASTHO Member, tells us about his state's response to a confirmed case of Lassa Fever; Clarie Miller, Lead Suicide Prevention Coordinator at the New Mexico Department of Health, explains how her team helped reduce suicide rates in women and Indigenous peoples; an ASTHO Report can help your state learn about resiliency planning; and the deadline to apply for ASTHO's Leadership Institute has been extended April 10th. Iowa Health and Human Services Web Page: State and Hospital Officials Follow Federal Guidance After Lassa Fever Death USA Today News Article: Have the flu or know someone with it? Flu cases surge to highest levels in 15 years, CDC says New Mexico Department of Health News Release: State suicide rate decreases in key groups in 2023 ASTHO Report: State Resiliency Planning Considerations ASTHO Web Page: ASTHO Leadership Institute  

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Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to talk about the increase in cases of walking pneumonia and steps you can take to avoid E. coli infection. He also shares details about what people with knee replacements should know about weight loss drugs, what Lassa Fever is, and what […]

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"What you should know about Lassa Fever"

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When Ebola virus was first spotted in west Africa at the end of 2013, few people were ready. The region had no developed or systematic health system, patients were scattered across remote rural areas, and other infections, such as malaria, were common and mimicked the early symptoms.But a team in remote Kenema, in Sierra Leone, had been working to fight a different virus – Lassa Fever. They had set up a clinic with diagnostic testing and communications with the outside world. A team of experts had been trained in how to detect and diagnose viral hemorrhagic fevers. They may not have been expecting Ebola, but they had the expertise and some of the equipment and infrastructure needed to help people understand what was happening as the deadly and frightening virus started to spread across borders.Dr. Robert Garry, who specializes in viruses, had helped set up the team studying Lassa in west Africa. He helped the world understand what was going on with Ebola and quickly understood that his team's preparations in Kenema had helped in the fight to track and control the virus.Such preparations also helped when COVID-19 started spreading around the world in 2020.In this episode of One World, One Health, listen as Dr. Garry explains how he got interested in studying viruses and how preparedness matters in fighting global threats.

What if you could explore the world of One Health in Nigeria and learn from top scientists, like Dr. Nathan Shehu, Dr. Pam Luka, and Dr. Loya Inka Asala? In this fascinating episode, we dive into the West African Center for Emerging Infection Diseases program, and its goal to rebuild expertise on arboviruses, collect and identify mosquitoes, and assay them for potential virus-carrying. Join us as we discuss the power of cross-training and the importance of approaching global health with humility.We also take a closer look at the passion and achievements of our guests' medical careers. Dr.  Shehu shares his journey to his current research on Lassa fever, while Dr. Pam Luka talks about his childhood at his father's veterinary clinic at the MVRI campus and his journey as a sales rep. Discover how these experiences have shaped their paths and the importance of recognizing different levels of staff in healthcare and research. Don't miss our exploration of understanding and managing Lassa fever, the challenges of saving patients with Lassa fever, and the importance of early diagnosis and compassionate care.Thanks for listening to the Infectious Science Podcast. Be sure to visit infectiousscience.org to join the conversation, access the show notes, and don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to receive our free materials. We hope you enjoyed this new episode of Infectious Science, and if you did, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Please share this episode with others who may be interested in this topic! Also, please don't hesitate to ask questions or tell us which topics you want us to cover in future episodes. To get in touch, drop us a line in the comment section or send us a message on social media. Twitter @Infectious_SciInstagram @tick_virusFacebook Infectious Science PodcastSee you next time for a new episode!

Welcome to NASCO Moments Podcast. This episode is titled "LASSA FEVER - Its Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment Options"Our guest is Dr. Nathaniel Noel - Public Health SpecialistHappy ListeningNASCO GroupClick Here to follow us on Instagram

Dr. Miles Carroll, the professor of emerging viruses at the Pandemic Sciences Institute at Oxford University in the United Kingdom, and Sarah Gregory discuss the influence of landscape patterns on exposure to Lassa fever virus in Guinea.

Welcome to NASCO Moments Podcast.     This episode is titled "Lassa Fever - Prevention, Symptoms, and Treatment options."Our guest is Dr. Nantan Jilly - Consultant and Family Physician Happy ListeningNASCO GroupClick Here to follow us on Instagram

What do Ebola, Dengue Fever, Lassa Fever, or other hemorrhagic fevers, that often inspire Hollywood productions, have in common with respiratory viruses, such as influenza or Sars-Cov2? Listen to Dr Marco Goeijenbier, intensivist at Spaarne Hospital in Haarlem and ESWI Board Member, expertly explain the complications due to changes in the coagulation system ranging from blood clotting to bleeding. Furthermore, in this captivating account, Marco describes why complications associated with virus infections seem to affect certain risk groups more than others. He clarifies what a super infection is and gives a reflection of how the Covid pandemic personally affected him working in an ICU.

Infectious diseases which cause epidemics and pandemics are on the rise. Claudia Hammond is joined by an eminent panel of disease detectives, who spell out why the risks are increasing and most importantly, what we can do to predict, prepare and protect ourselves against potentially devastating new outbreaks. Will the next infectious disease to wreak havoc across the globe again jump from animals, a zoonotic jump across species? Think SARS, HIV, MERS, Zika, Nipah Virus, Lassa Fever, Ebola, Avian Flu, Swine Flu, Mpox and of course the coronavirus that causes Covid-19. The panel is unanimous in their plea for recognition that human health is inextricably linked to both animal health and the health of the environment. Without an understanding that we are part of an ecosystem and that climate change and the loss of biodiversity have a direct impact on epidemic and pandemic risk, we'll struggle to keep ourselves safe they say. Claudia is joined by vet-turned-virologist Marion Koopmans, Professor of Viroscience at Erasmus Medical Centre in the Netherlands and head of the Pandemic and Disaster Preparedness Centre; by Tulio de Oliveira, Professor of Bioinformatics, director of the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) and the KwaZulu-Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform (KRISP) in South Africa and Malik Peiris, Professor of Virology at the University of Hong Kong's School of Public Health. Produced by: Fiona Hill and Elisabeth Tuohy Studio Engineer: Duncan Hannant Image: Chickens in Thailand Credit: Wut'hi Chay Si Tang Kha/EyeEm/Getty Images

On episode #13 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel and Sara review the infectious disease literature for the previous two weeks, 9/29/22 – 10/12/22. Hosts: Daniel Griffin and Sara Dong Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of Puscast! Links for this episode Efficacy and safety of switching to Dolutegravir/Lamivudine versus continuing Tenofovir Alafenamide (CID) Antibiotic combinations reduce Staphylococcus aureus clearance (Nature) Cholera Vaccine: Recommendations of the advisory committee on immunization practices (CDC) Detection of Treponema pallidum DNA during early syphilis stages (CID) Association between toxoplasmosis and bipolar disorder (Journal of Psychiatry) The efficacy of soap against schistosome cercariae (PLOS NTD) Recurrent ESBL Escherichia coli urosepsis in a pediatric renal transplant patient (NIH) After action review of the response to an outbreak of Lassa fever in Sierra Leone (PLOS NTD) Music is by Ronald Jenkees

Welcome to NASCO Moments Podcast. This episode is titled "Causes, Treatment Options & Management of Lassa Fever" Our guest is Dr. Fabong Jemchang Yildam ( Consultant and Physician) Happy Listening NASCO Group Click Here to follow us on Instagram 

Back to the Basics - Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers and PPEIn this episode of Transmission Interrupted, NETEC hosts Jill Morgan and Trish Tennill go back to the basics of viral hemorrhagic fevers and personal protective equipment. They discuss four of the most serious and deadly viral hemorrhagic fevers: Ebola, Marburg, Lassa, and Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fevers. While cases in the U.S. are rare, recent outbreaks of Marburg in Ghana, Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever in Iraq, Lassa Fever in Nigeria, and Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo mean that health care workers need to know how to identify and treat these viral illnesses. Where do they get their names? What are the symptoms of viral hemorrhagic fevers? What can health care workers do to prevent transmission in health care settings? Learn the answers to these questions and more on the podcast.Questions or comments for NETEC? Contact us at info@netec.org.Visit us on the web at netec.org/podcast.HostsJill Morgan, RNEmory Healthcare, Atlanta, GAJill Morgan is a registered nurse and a subject matter expert in personal protective equipment (PPE) for NETEC. For 35 years, Jill has been an emergency department and critical care nurse, and now splits her time between education for NETEC and clinical research, most of it centering around infection prevention and personal protective equipment. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), ASTM International, and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).Patricia Ann Tennill RN, BSNAssociate Director of NursingNYC Health + Hospitals / Bellevue , New York, NYPatricia Tennill is an Associate Director of Nursing in Staff Development and the nursing lead for the NYC Health + Hospitals / Bellevue Special Pathogens Program. Patricia has been involved with the Special Pathogens Program since 2014 as a nurse leader responsible for coordinating and overseeing all nursing operations on the Special Pathogens Unit, including the development of protocols concerning the movement and care of patients with special pathogens and the subsequent hands-on training for all staff involved in the Special Pathogens Program. ResourcesTransmission Interrupted, Ep 16: Back to the Basics - PPE and Monkeypox: https://netec.org/transmission-interrupted/back-to-basics-ppe-and-monkeypox/NETEC PPE Resources: https://repository.netecweb.org/exhibits/show/ppe101/ppeNETEC Viral Hemorrhagic Fever resources: https://repository.netecweb.org/items/browse?tags=Viral+Hemorrhagic+FeverNETEC Resource Library: https://repository.netecweb.orgTransmission Interrupted on the web: https://netec.org/podcast/About NETECA Partnership for PreparednessThe National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center's mission is to set the gold standard for special pathogen preparedness and response across health systems in the U.S. with the goals of driving best practices, closing knowledge gaps, and developing innovative resources.Our vision is a sustainable infrastructure and culture of readiness for managing suspected and confirmed special pathogen incidents across the United States public health and health care delivery...

On this week's AJ Longreads, we go inside a Nigerian hospital ward treating Lassa, a virus that infects up to 300,000 people in West Africa each year. Written by Femke van Zeijl. Read by Mapendo Munthali. 

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Very final fever episode.  This week we talk about Lassa Fever, Metal Fume Fever, and Familial Fever among others.  History AnalyzedHistory Analyzed is a podcast which investigates history's biggest moments and secrets.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Jordan Harbinger ShowApple Best of 2018-Learn the stories, secrets & skills of the world's most fascinating pplListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Lassa Fever: a Summary for CliniciansOn this episode of Transmission Interrupted, we welcome Dr. Jared Evans, Dr. Aneesh Mehta, and Dr. Vanessa Rabbe—members of NETEC's Special Pathogen Research Network—to discuss their recent manuscript entitled, “Lassa Virus Infection: a Summary for Clinicians.” Developed from a clinical perspective, this manuscript provides clinicians with a condensed, accessible understanding of the current literature on Lassa virus (LASV) infection and Lassa fever disease (LF). The topics discussed in this episode will provide basic information on Lassa virus and Lassa fever, and will highlight pathogenesis, clinical features, and medical countermeasures that have demonstrated potential value for use in clinical or research environments.Questions or comments for NETEC? Contact us at info@netec.org.Visit Transmission Interrupted on the web at netec.org/podcast.AuthorsDr. Jared Evans, PhDDr. Jared Evans is a senior staff scientist whose expertise in virology includes over twenty years of experience in basic and applied research. He currently focuses on applications and response to investigate high-priority pathogens, including dengue and influenza viruses, with an emphasis on single-cell assays, genomics, and novel molecular tools. His responsibilities include leading projects in virology, molecular biology, and genomics and coordinating with partners to reach technical goals. Dr. Evans is also an assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine in the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Additional areas of expertise include microfluidics and molecular/synthetic biology.Dr. Aneesh Mehta, MD, FIDSA, FASTAneesh Mehta is a Professor of Medicine and of Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine, and also serves as the Chief of Infectious Diseases Services and Assistant Director of Transplant Infectious Diseases at Emory University Hospital. He is a board-certified infectious diseases physician, who received an MD from the University of Oklahoma and completed Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases training at Emory University.Aneesh has been one of the core physicians of the Emory Serious Communicable Diseases Unit (SCDU) since 2009. He was admitted physician for Emory's first patient with Ebola Virus Disease and was highly involved in care of the four patients with EVD, one patient with Lassa Fever, and several PUIs cared for by the Emory SCDU. During the Ebola activation, Aneesh was involved in all aspects of unit management, patient care, laboratory handling, and research.Aneesh is a co-Principal Investigator at NETEC. He also has been involved in the development of the Special Pathogens Research Network Biorepository and evaluation of Medical Countermeasures.Vanessa N. Raabe, MDAdult and Pediatric Infectious Disease PhysicianNYU Grossman School of MedicineResourcesLassa Virus Infection: a Summary for Clinicians: https://www.ijidonline.com/article/S1201-9712(22)00205-3/fulltextNETEC Resource Library: https://repository.netecweb.orgAbout NETECA Partnership for PreparednessThe National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center's mission is to set the gold standard for special pathogen preparedness and response across health systems in the U.S. with the goals of driving best practices, closing knowledge gaps, and developing innovative resources.Our vision is a sustainable infrastructure and culture of readiness for managing suspected and confirmed special pathogen incidents across the United States public health and health care...

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Today, in episode 508, our expert Infectious Disease Doctor and Community Health Specialist discuss what you need to know about Public Health. We talk about how diabetes may cause depression, as well as global outbreaks of lassa fever, the connection between a common virus and multiple sclerosis, and the benefits of art therapy. As always, join us for all the Public Health information you need, explained clearly by our health experts. Website: NoiseFilter - Complex health topics explained simply (noisefiltershow.com) Animations: NoiseFilter - YouTube Instagram: NoiseFilter (@noisefiltershow) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook: NoiseFilter Show | Facebook TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noisefiltershow --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/noisefilter/message

Is Episode mey suniye, Congress mey badi raar, 5 Rajyo mey vidhayak dal ka neta chunne mey bhi deri, Corona ke beech lassa fever ka dar, Nigeria mey tezi se phel raha hai aur IPL mey Orange cap ki daudh mey Sanju Samson ki entry, Virat top 10 se bahar.

Flurona and the Future of Respiratory Virus SeasonFlurona! What is it? Is it real? Is it the next superbug? Can someone be infected with the flu and COVID-19 at the same time? The term ‘flurona' has been making the rounds in the news recently and has caused some confusion. Join us for this episode of Transmission Interrupted as NETEC's Lauren Sauer and special guests Dr. Jared Evans and Dr. Aneesh Mehta discuss all things flurona. The discussion will touch on the impact Flurona has had this influenza season, current recombination events in the news, the future of respiratory virus season, and steps the healthcare community can take to help mitigate the impact of flurona during the ongoing pandemic.Questions or comments for NETEC? Contact us: info@netec.orgVisit Transmission Interrupted on the web at https://netec.org/podcast/GuestsDr. Jared Evans, PhDDr. Jared Evans is a senior staff scientist whose expertise in virology includes over twenty years of experience in basic and applied research. He currently focuses on applications and response to investigate high-priority pathogens, including dengue and influenza viruses, with an emphasis on single-cell assays, genomics, and novel molecular tools. His responsibilities include leading projects in virology, molecular biology, and genomics and coordinating with partners to reach technical goals. Dr. Evans is also an assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine in the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Additional areas of expertise include microfluidics and molecular/synthetic biology.Dr. Aneesh Mehta, MD, FIDSA, FASTAneesh Mehta is a Professor of Medicine and of Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine, and also serves as the Chief of Infectious Diseases Services and Assistant Director of Transplant Infectious Diseases at Emory University Hospital. He is a board-certified infectious diseases physician, who received an MD from the University of Oklahoma and completed Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases training at Emory University.Aneesh has been one of the core physicians of the Emory Serious Communicable Diseases Unit (SCDU) since 2009. He was admitted physician for Emory's first patient with Ebola Virus Disease and was highly involved in care of the four patients with EVD, one patient with Lassa Fever, and several PUIs cared for by the Emory SCDU. During the Ebola activation, Aneesh was involved in all aspects of unit management, patient care, laboratory handling, and research.Aneesh is a co-Principal Investigator at NETEC. He also has been involved in the development of the Special Pathogens Research Network Biorepository and evaluation of Medical Countermeasures.HostLauren Sauer, MScLauren is an Associate Professor in the College of Public Health, Department of Environmental, Agricultural, and Occupational Health, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Core Faculty of the UNMC Global Center for Health Security. She is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine in the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and the director of the Special Pathogens Research Network.She previously served as Director of Operations for the Johns Hopkins Office of Critical Event Preparedness where she ran the inpatient COVID19 biobank and served on the COVID19 research steering committee for JHU. Lauren's research focuses on human subjects research in bio-emergencies and disasters, in particular, ethical implementation of research and navigating the regulatory environment. The goal of her research is to provide health care facilities with the tools needed to conduct a clinical and operational research response in emergencies. ResourcesNETEC COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus Resources:

Talking Prisoner Cell Block H EP 34 Part 2 Interview with Coral Drouyn (Script Writer/Story Editor)Welcome to Episode 34 of Talking Prisoner. Hosts Ken Mulholland and Matt Batten sat down with the talented Script Writer/Script Editor/Storyliner and Story Editor Coral Drouyn. In part 1 we covered Corals time on Prisoner, Coral worked on prisoner for over 224 episodes and at one stage was running the entire writing office. Coral discussed with us how she began her time on Prisoner and her ambition to work on Prisoner in the earlier days of the show. Coral was able to run us through the writing process and how it all starts and the visits to the studios in Nunawading to look at the sets so the writing team knew what they were working with. Coral explained the differences between her roles as a Script Writer, Script editor, Storyliner and Story editor. Coral wrote fan favourite episode 369 (Bea Shoots Nola) and told us about her idea for this episode and why they killed off Carole Skinners character Nola McKenzie. We then discussed how Coral took hold of the character Joan Ferguson and the dark places she took Joan and where the idea for the black leather gloves came from and the story behind it (Fans will love this story) We moved on to Episode 391 which saw Wentworth go into lockdown with the inmates contracting Lassa Fever, Coral was responsible for storylining this episode and we asked her where her idea came from to lockdown Wentworth. Coral told us about her leaving the show and how her writing process starts. We were also very fortune to breakdown Corals characters that she developed and we found out who was originally going to play Rita Conners, This interview is jam packed with so much behind the scenes Prisoner information and we will be filming part 2 to answer all fan questions. Please like and subscribe to our YouTube channel.#coraldrouyn #prisoner #cellblockh #wentworth

Talking Prisoner Cell Block H EP 34 Part 2 Interview with Coral Drouyn (Script Writer/Story Editor)Welcome to Episode 34 of Talking Prisoner. Hosts Ken Mulholland and Matt Batten sat down with the talented Script Writer/Script Editor/Storyliner and Story Editor Coral Drouyn. In part 1 we covered Corals time on Prisoner, Coral worked on prisoner for over 224 episodes and at one stage was running the entire writing office. Coral discussed with us how she began her time on Prisoner and her ambition to work on Prisoner in the earlier days of the show. Coral was able to run us through the writing process and how it all starts and the visits to the studios in Nunawading to look at the sets so the writing team knew what they were working with. Coral explained the differences between her roles as a Script Writer, Script editor, Storyliner and Story editor. Coral wrote fan favourite episode 369 (Bea Shoots Nola) and told us about her idea for this episode and why they killed off Carole Skinners character Nola McKenzie. We then discussed how Coral took hold of the character Joan Ferguson and the dark places she took Joan and where the idea for the black leather gloves came from and the story behind it (Fans will love this story) We moved on to Episode 391 which saw Wentworth go into lockdown with the inmates contracting Lassa Fever, Coral was responsible for storylining this episode and we asked her where her idea came from to lockdown Wentworth. Coral told us about her leaving the show and how her writing process starts. We were also very fortune to breakdown Corals characters that she developed and we found out who was originally going to play Rita Conners, This interview is jam packed with so much behind the scenes Prisoner information and we will be filming part 2 to answer all fan questions. Please like and subscribe to our YouTube channel.#coraldrouyn #prisoner #cellblockh #wentworth

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Today, in episode 498, our expert Infectious Disease Doctor and Community Health Specialist discuss what you need to know about Public Health. We talk about the legacy of Paul Farmer, as well as what lassa fever is, and how Iraq is overcoming vaccine hesitancy. As always, join us for all the Public Health information you need, explained clearly by our health experts. Website: NoiseFilter - Complex health topics explained simply (noisefiltershow.com) Animations: NoiseFilter - YouTube Instagram: NoiseFilter (@noisefiltershow) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook: NoiseFilter Show | Facebook TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noisefiltershow --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/noisefilter/message

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In today's podcast: We look at the Lassa Fever outbreak in the UK. How constant is time? Scientists are developing incredibly accurate atomic clocks that can measure tiny distortions. And, we hear about the amazing case of a man who received a pig's heart… as we look at the science of what's called "xenotransplantation" Put on some safety goggles as Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the hottest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

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The FCT Health Department has been battling different diseases for so long, top on the list being Corona virus. Recently there has been outbreaks like Lassa Fever and some other seasonal diseases in the FCT, but misinformation  seem to be one of  the biggest problems  in tackling these diseases.We discuss these and other issues with the Director, FCT Public Health Department, Mr. Sadiq Abdul Rahman.

Lassa is a viral hemorrhagic fever that ravages the immune system rendering the victim incapacitated within days, eventually leading to death. It is transmitted by the multimammate rat, to man, and man to man transmission also occur.This episode is a tribute to a very senior colleague, Dr Esa Oga, who died in the jaws of this deadly disease while trying to save another. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Lassa fever was first discovered in 1969 in Nigeria following the death of two missionary nurses in Lassa town, Borno State. A total of 2787 confirmed cases and 516 deaths were reported in Nigeria from December, 2016 to September, 2020. Let's talk about this endemic disease. Send your comments and questions concerning lassa fever. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jay-fm-podcast/message

Environmental issues boarders on poor hygiene and poor housing, urban dwellers in some cities of Nigeria are not left out. Most of the streets walk ways have been converted to domestic waste dump sites by the inhabitants of the area on a daily bases. The culture of proper waste disposal among the urban dwellers is far from expectations, even when government and agencies responsible for disposal and management of waste made provisions for waste disposal points, the residents do not adhere to rules and regulations because they are used to the habit of dumping their waste indiscriminately. Improper waste disposal habits starts from homes, waste are disposed around the living homes, some baggage their waste and allow them to stay for days before disposing off. When waste that is meant to be disposed off immediately after generating, are left undisposed, the tendency for it to get rotten and smell is possible. Rodents are thereby welcomed to feast on the waste, and live around home the environment. When rodents are living around the home environment, they not only feast on waste, but on anything they can easily bite and chew including food stuff which they also defecate on, and in the process transmit causative organism of Lassa fever to human beings who consume the virus infected food. According to United Nations Human settlement Programme, improper waste disposal results in breeding places for vectors of disease, while poor levels of housing offer easy access to rodent , which is more in urban area, they further emphasis that this result in significant spread of communicable diseases or new syndromes, thus, adding to the local disease burden. However, for safety of human lives in the environment, a rethink on how to properly disposed waste generated in homes and our surrounding generally is inevitable. People need to be educated on proper waste disposal habit and also on how to manage wastes for the prevention of epidemic disease such as Lassa fever, as well as for a safe and healthy environment. These will serve the bases of our discussion on this edition of village square.

While the world's focus has been on COVID-19, sometimes it seems like nothing else is happening in infectious diseases. But that is far from the reality. In recent years, we've seen Nigeria report large numbers of Lassa fever, we continue to see plague outbreaks from Africa to Asia and monkeypox cases have risen in recent decades. Joining me to talk about these other outbreaks is Stephen A. Berger, M.D.   Dr. Berger is the co-founder of GIDEON Informatics (Global Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology Network).

While the world’s focus has been on COVID-19, sometimes it seems like nothing else is happening in infectious diseases. But that is far from the reality. In recent years, we’ve seen Nigeria report large numbers of Lassa fever, we continue to see plague outbreaks from Africa to Asia and monkeypox cases have risen in recent […] The post It’s not just COVID-19: Outbreaks of Lassa fever, plague and monkeypox appeared first on Outbreak News Today.

Dr. Brian Sullivan, a researcher and instructor at La Jolla Institute for Immunology, and Sarah Gregory discuss endotheliopathy and platelet dysfunction in Lassa fever.

The COVID19 disease will contract the global life in measures barely documented. The world is currently framed into developed, developing and underdeveloped countries, a line blurring off due to extant spending from the pandemic and now the diplomatic frames of giveaway aids is slipping away as struggles continue. How will the world feed itself days after weeks of the forced lockdown? FemiDlive interviews Dr John Osonwa as he shares insights into how everything connects globally, Guest: Dr. John Osonwa is U.S. trained Climate Change and Environmental Health Law Expert with 25 years of experience. He has served as Adjunct Professor of Environmental Health Law and Climate Change Policy globally, most recently at the University of Abuja. He is the Regional Coordinator for the Society for Occupational Safety and Environmental Health (SOSEH). Dr John Osonwa is the Consultant to the National Assembly of Nigeria in the areas of Environmental Health ( COVID 19, HIV/Aids, Malaria, Tuberculosis, Ebola, Lassa Fever, Coronavirus, Etc), as well as all NGO activities in those areas. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/femidlive/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/femidlive/support

Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, has signed the State COVID-19 and other Dangerous Infectious Diseases and Related Matters bill into law. The governor’s signing comes 24 hours after the law was passed on Wednesday by the State House of Assembly. Governor Umahi while speaking after signing the bill into law in Abakaliki said the state government has released N200 million for palliative measures to cushion the effect of the sit-at-home order on the people. According to him, the law is to give legal effect to the regulations and precautionary measures adopted by the state government to combat the scourge of COVID-19, Lassa Fever and cholera in the state. The governor noted that the fund would be used to buy rice, tomatoes and other food items for residents of the state. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newscast-africa/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, has signed the State COVID-19 and other Dangerous Infectious Diseases and Related Matters bill into law.The governor’s signing comes 24 hours after the law was passed on Wednesday by the State House of Assembly.Governor Umahi while speaking after signing the bill into law in Abakaliki said the state government has released N200 million for palliative measures to cushion the effect of the sit-at-home order on the people.According to him, the law is to give legal effect to the regulations and precautionary measures adopted by the state government to combat the scourge of COVID-19, Lassa Fever and cholera in the state.The governor noted that the fund would be used to buy rice, tomatoes and other food items for residents of the state.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newscast-africa/support

Welcome to Finance and Fury, The Furious Friday edition You probably are exhausted about the coronavirus - What you probably haven’t heard about is A little known type of bond created in 2017 by the World Bank. The World Bank – Headquartered in Washington DC – back in June 2017 – issued Pandemic Emergency Financing Facility (PEF) – call them pandemic bonds Technically their debt/lending arm – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development Facility created by the World Bank to channel surge funding to developing countries facing the risk of a pandemic Is an international organisation created in 1944 – part of the Brenton woods era of creation of agencies The World Bank has two main goals: to end extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity – does this primarily by providing loans to its borrowing member government clients in middle-income countries Loans in the form of bonds – done so through the international capital markets for 70 years to fund its activities 2017 – the World Bank issued $425 million in a new type of “pandemic bonds” - Marks the first time that the World Bank is in the business of infectious diseases – with a maturity in just a few months – July 2020 Was oversubscribed by 200% - with investors eager to get their hands on the high-yield returns on offer World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim said. “We are moving away from the cycle of panic and neglect that has characterized so much of our approach to pandemics. We are leveraging our capital market expertise, our deep understanding of the health sector, our experience overcoming development challenges, and our strong relationships with donors and the insurance industry to serve the world’s poorest people. This creates an entirely new market for pandemic risk insurance. I especially want to thank the World Health Organization and the governments of Japan and Germany for their support in launching this new mechanism.” How does it work - Investors buy the bonds and receive regular coupons payments in return but if there is an outbreak of disease, the investors don’t get their initial money back PEF financing to eligible countries will be triggered when an outbreak reaches predetermined levels of contagion, including number of deaths; the speed of the spread of the disease; and whether the disease crosses international borders. The determinations for the trigger are made based on data as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) There are two varieties of debt, both scheduled to mature in July 2020. First bond raised $225 million - coupon rate of around 7% p.a. Payout on the bond is suspended if there is an outbreak of new influenza viruses or coronavirus (SARS, MERS). The second, riskier bond raised $95 million at an interest rate of more than 11%. This bond keeps investors’ money if there is an outbreak of Filovirus, Coronavirus, Lassa Fever, Rift Valley Fever, and/or Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever. The World Bank also issued$105 million in swap derivatives that work in a similar way to protect the losses Done to attract a wider, more diverse set of investors – as it minimises the loses Countries eligible for financing under the PEF’s insurance window are members of the International Development Association (IDA) – an arm of the World Bank Group that provides finance for the world’s poorest countries The PEF, under its insurance window, has the capacity to provide payments up to a maximum of US$ 425 million during its initial 3-year period for all qualifying outbreaks combined But the catch is that there are established ceilings of maximum payments for each of the disease families covered. The maximum payout per disease is capped at US$275 million for pandemic Flu, US$150 million for Filovirus - but US$195.83 million for Coronavirus – less than half of funds raised Technical side to these bonds – in essence - are a combination of bonds and derivatives priced today (insurance window), along with a cash window, and future commitments from donor countries for additional coverage – convoluted and complex structure What are these windows - The PEF has two windows. The first is an ‘insurance’ window with premiums funded by Japan and Germany, consisting of bonds and swaps including those executed today. The bonds and derivatives for the PEF’s ‘insurance’ window were developed by the World Bank Treasury in cooperation with leading reinsurance companies Swiss Re and Munich Re - Swiss Re Capital Markets is the sole book-runner for the transaction Swiss Re Capital Markets Limited, Munich Re and GC Securities were also joint arrangers on the derivatives transactions. The bonds will be issued under IBRD’s “capital at risk” program because investors bear the risk of losing part or all of their investment in the bond if an epidemic event triggers pay-outs to eligible countries covered under the PEF. The second is a ‘cash’ window, for which Germany provided initial funding of Euro 50 million. The cash window will be available from 2018 for the containment of diseases that may not be eligible for funding under the insurance window.   A pandemic has been called - The premiums bondholders have received thus far were largely funded by the governments of Japan and Germany, with some from Australian Aid – seems like the taxpayers have been covering the costs of this – Like the whole funding for the WHObehind the United States and United Kingdom -but yet Reports have claimed that most of the bondholders are firms and individuals based in Europe – so using tax funds to pay the investors in these bonds Claims that investors who purchased those products could lose millions – Who bought these? - Asset managers – about 16% - Pension funds about 42% of the risky bonds – but the derivative positions should cover most But the individual list of bondholders are not publicly available – just the types of funds Market analysts and non-aligned economists have argued that these pandemic bonds were never intended to aid low-income pandemic-stricken countries - instead to enrich the financial sector American economic forecaster Martin Armstrong went on the record to call the World Bank’s pandemic bonds “a giant gamble in the global financial casino” – due to the derivative structures and counterparty risk - these bonds could present a structured derivative time bomb – all exploding at the same time the government controls around the pandemic are tanking markets    Armstrong went on to say that it is in WHO’s interest to declare the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, but noted that, in doing so, they would cause bondholders to take a significant loss bottom of forms – but only if the derivatives don’t provide shift the risk to the counterparties Irony of this scheme - – ineffective for doing anything to reduce an outbreak – or provide funding in a timely manner These pandemic bonds fund created by the World Bank “to channel surge funding to developing countries facing the risk of a pandemic” and the creation of these so-called “pandemic bonds” was intended to transfer pandemic risk in low-income countries to global financial markets – remember this was the WHO who backed the World Bank’s initiative – as triggering a pandemic is in their authority Many policymakers have criticized the World Bank's pandemic bonds - Under their provisions, the bonds haven't yet made any payouts to threatened countries, because their terms require a waiting period of 12 weeks from when the triggering outbreak began Goes against what advocates said these pandemic bonds are meant to do. There was initially a belief that money would become rapidly available to countries early on in an outbreak If the goal was to stop a disease from spreading to new countries, then time was of the essence in setting a triggering event -- and unnecessary delays are incredibly counterproductive. Critics, however, have called the unnecessarily convoluted system “World-Bank-enabled looting” that enriches intermediaries and investors instead of the funds intended targets, in this case, low-income countries struggling to fight a pandemic. These critics have asked why not merely give these funds to a body like the Contingency Fund for Emergencies at the World Health Organization (WHO), where the funds could go directly to affected countries in need. Even Larry Summers, the former World Bank chief economist and the Secretary of the US Treasury who recommended sending garbage to poor countries dismissing the PEF as “financial goofiness.” The program was “designed to fail” because the bonds were crafted in order “to reduce the probability of payout but also limit the amount of funds to be paid out in an event to the derivative counterparties Current triggers guarantee that payouts will be too little because they kick in only after outbreaks grow large.   Summary  It appears that All of this was created to enrich financial speculators rather than just providing funding for an outbreak Anyway - Remember – the world bank ‘loans’ funds to third world nations – like all banks it isn’t a gift Gets these low-income nations in a position further indebtedness to the World Bank – denominated in USD So whilst the USD is surging right now due to the panic for people trying to get more of the reserve currency, the level of funds that have to be repaid grows Problem with this – we just have to take their word on it – there is zero evidence they actually do what they say – and they are the ones saying they do this Who knows if the money gets paid out or if it goes towards helping reduce the spread – as others have said – it is too little too late. 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When you think of an extreme outbreak, Ebola, Zika, measles, come to mind, diseases that plague the news (no pun intended). Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is our newest concern, and as conditions evolve, each day brings new information. In this episode, we will review the current state of COVID-19, the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) and important preventative measures to be taken by both healthcare workers and the public. Jessica Silvaggio Rosende, MPH, CIC, CSSGB is an infection preventionist at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, CA after having worked as an infection preventionist at University of California Los Angeles and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Before becoming an IP, Jessica worked as an applied epidemiology fellow with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) focusing on infectious diseases and healthcare associated infections in Los Angeles County. Professionally, Jessica is interested in multidrug-resistant organisms in healthcare settings, emerging infectious diseases, antimicrobial stewardship and emergency preparedness. She is President of the Greater Los Angeles Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology chapter and President-Elect of California APIC. Sharon Vanairsdale, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC, NP-C, CEN, FAEN, FAAN is the Program Director for the Serious Communicable Diseases Unit at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA. As the Program Director, she manages unit readiness and hospital preparedness for patients with Ebola and other special pathogens. In her role, she helps coordinate clinical operations, staff safety, and patient outcomes. She has been involved in the care of patients with Ebola virus disease and Lassa Fever. Dr. Vanairsdale is also the Director of Education within the National Ebola Training and Education Center, a federally funded collaborative between Emory, Nebraska Medicine, and New York Health and Hospital-Bellevue. Prior to the 2014 Ebola outbreak, she was the Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Emergency Department at Emory University Hospital. Hosted by: Hannah Andrews and Silvia Quevedo

Akin Abayomi, commissioner for health, confirmed this in a statement by Tunbosun Ogunbamwo, director of public affairs in the state ministry of health. Abayomi said the patient is currently in isolation at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). He said the situation is under control and asked residents to be calm. He assured residents that the state government in collaboration with the federal ministry of health and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control is doing everything possible to control the spread of the disease in the state. “The Ministry of Health through Epidemiology, Biosecurity and Global Health Directorate is currently carrying out ‘contact tracing’ to determine those who may have been infected in line with international standards while we beef up our other surveillance strategies,” he said. Abayomi reiterated the need for residents to ensure and maintain adequate personal hygiene and environmental sanitation at all times as part of prevention and control measures against the spread of the disease. He said the prevention and control of the disease remains a shared responsibility of all citizens through observance of the highest possible standards of personal and community hygiene. “Members of the public are further advised to avoid contact with rats, to always cover their food and water properly, cook all their food thoroughly, as well as block all holes in the septic tanks and holes through which rats can enter the house and clear rat hideouts within the premises.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newscast-africa/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Due to the current outbreak of lassa fever in some of Nigeria, we can't but be too careful. The spate of deadly virus in recent times have greatly increased and calls for more attention to health and proper hygiene. In this episode, I'm going to be talking about fact you need to know about lassa fever, sign and symptoms and preventive measures. Save a life by spreading the awareness of this virus by sharing my podcast link .......

Shutterstock Nigeria made tremendous strides in tackling the Ebola outbreak a few years ago. But since then the country has been battling with diseases like Lassa fever. Our guest this week, Oyewale Tomori, a retired professor and fellow at the Nigerian Academy of Science, looks at what are the reasons for this. In our latest episode of Pasha, he discusses some solutions in dealing with a disease that’s claimed hundreds of lives. Read more: Why Nigeria is battling to control disease outbreaks like Lassa fever Photo: Blood sample positive with Lassa virus test. By Jarun Ontakrai. Shutterstock Music “Happy African Village” by John Bartmann found on FreeMusicArchive.org licensed under CC0 1. “African Moon” by John Bartmann found on FreeMusicArchive.org licensed under CC0 1. Sounds Ratty squeaks found on Freesound licensed under Creative commons. Talking rat found on Freesound licensed under Creative commons.

How to recognise, refer and report Lassa fever, with John Schieffelin, Assistant Professor of Medicine & Pediatrics, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans. To learn more about Lassa Fever, visit BMJ Best Practice. https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/1609 _ The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s judgement, patient care or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others.

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Nigeria is currently experiencing what is described as an "unprecedented outbreak" of Lassa fever. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and partners like the World Health Organization (WHO)are intensifying the outbreak response. So what is Lassa fever? I was joined by infectious disease physician, Dr Judy Stone in this Mar. 2016 interview to learn the ins-and-outs of this serious viral disease.

Nigeria is currently experiencing what is described as an “unprecedented outbreak” of Lassa fever. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and partners like the World Health Organization (WHO)are intensifying the outbreak response. So what is Lassa fever? I was joined by infectious disease physician, Dr Judy Stone in this Mar. 2016 interview to learn the […] The post Lassa fever: An interview with Dr Judy Stone appeared first on Outbreak News Today.