niman Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) Press Conference WHO Subject: WHO update on global response to microcephaly, neurological disorders and Zika virus.WHO has launched a global prevention and control strategy to guide its international response to the spread of Zika virus infection and the neonatal malformations and neurological conditions associated with it. The strategy includes working with partners to investigate and respond to increases in microcephaly and other neurological disorders in areas where there are also Zika outbreaks, to contain the spread of Zika virus, and fast track R & D, and boost preparedness in at risk countries. Zika has catalysed immediate action to put into place some of the practical processes that will underpin WHO’s new programme on outbreaks and emergencies. WHO will also give an overview of the vector control measures that work to prevent Zika.Speakers: Dr Bruce Aylward, Executive Director, Outbreaks and Health Emergencies (ai), WHODr Pedro Alonso, Director Global Malaria Programme, WHODate : Friday, 19 February 2016, at 2.30 p.m. (Geneva time) Edited February 19, 2016 by niman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Gregory Härtl @HaertlG 10m10 minutes agoGeneva, Switzerland.@hniman @WHO 14h30 GVA-time. Audiofile will be sent out afterwards @WHO #Zika #ZikaViruspublications/zika/safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted February 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Audiohttp://terrance.who.int/mediacentre/presser/WHO-RUSH_Zika_virus_update_presser_UNOG_19FEB2016.mp3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted February 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Increase microcephaly in 2 countries - French Polynesia (2013/2014) and Brazil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted February 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) Eight countries with Guillain-Barré issues.Six with increases = Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Suriname, Venezuela, French Polynesia.Two with cases in Zika cases = Puerto Rico and Martinique Edited February 19, 2016 by niman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niman Posted February 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) Epi curves show that GBS lags Zika cases by 3 weeks and microcephaly lags by 35 weeks (6 minute mark) Edited February 19, 2016 by niman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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