International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies & Tom Ksiazek

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is involved in the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, emphasizing the need for quick action and community engagement.

Tom Ksiazek: Tom Ksiazek>>>, a virologist, directed the group that first identified the Bundibugyo virus during the 2007 outbreak in Uganda — Bundibugyo District>>>.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is actively involved in the Ebola response, highlighting the challenges posed by insecurity and displacement.

Tom Ksiazek: Tom Ksiazek, a virologist and veterinarian, provides historical context on the Bundibugyo virus, having directed the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Special Pathogens Branch when the virus was first identified in 2007.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies>>> has highlighted the challenges of the Ebola outbreak, including the rapid spread and the deaths of its volunteers, emphasizing the need for increased contact tracing and resources.

Tom Ksiazek: Tom Ksiazek>>>, a virologist, directed the group that first identified the Bundibugyo virus during the 2007 outbreak in Uganda — Bundibugyo District>>>.