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Public health surveillance involves monitoring disease outbreaks and implementing measures to control their spread. Discussions on WindowsForum cover the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, including Mali's expansion of surveillance to over 440 people after confirmed cases, enhanced screening at US airports, and reports from Liberia showing a decline in cases. These threads highlight the role of surveillance in tracking infections, managing border security, and coordinating international response efforts. The tag focuses on real-world public health monitoring strategies during infectious disease crises.
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    NEWS Fearing Ebola surge, Mali widens virus watch to 440 people

    Fearful of a surge of Ebola cases, Mali placed more than 440 people under surveillance, as a US hospital said Monday it had been unable to save the life of a doctor airlifted from Sierra Leone. Officials in Mali met to consider increasing security at its border following two confirmed cases of...
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    • ebola ebola outbreak health worker safety public health surveillance
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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    NEWS Ask Well: Is the Ebola Epidemic Ending in Africa?

    Q: Is the Ebola epidemic ending in Africa? A: No one knows exactly what is going on in West Africa. Several medical groups, like Doctors Without Borders, are reporting that they suddenly have far more beds than patients. In some cases, there are empty beds at centers where, just a few weeks ago...
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    • ebola outbreak public health surveillance west africa world health organization
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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