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Commentary

Dec 1, 2021

Are Military Coups Back in Style in Africa?

There have been five coups in sub-Saharan Africa since August 2020. On a continent that was recently lauded for its democratic advancement, this backsliding suggests the military coup may be dangerously back in fashion. Why are more coups happening now?
Commentary

Jun 4, 2015

What the Ebola Crisis Taught Us About Emergency Preparedness in Africa

The 2014 Ebola outbreak was the most severe of its kind. At the height of the crisis, 800 to 1,000 new cases were reported per week in Africa across the three most heavily affected countries. As of last week, there were only 12 confirmed cases. What must be done to prevent and mitigate future crises of this nature?
Press

Mar 3, 2015

New Tool Can Help Identify Nations That May Be Vulnerable to Ebola or Other Public Health Emergencies

Public health experts can identify nations that are vulnerable to the occurrence and impact of future outbreaks of Ebola or other emergencies by using a screening tool that evaluates a nation's strengths across a wide range of measures such as political strength and health care capabilities.
Expert Insights

Feb 23, 2015

Mitigating the Impact of Ebola in Potential Hot Zones: A Proof-of-Concept Approach to Help Decisionmakers Prepare for High-Risk Scenarios Outside Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone

This perspective describes a proof-of-concept approach intended to help decisionmakers systematically assess the risk of the spread of Ebola to potentially vulnerable countries and then consider actions to mitigate the impact of Ebola there.
Expert Insights

Feb 23, 2015

التخفيف من تأثير وباء الإيبولا في المناطق الحساسة المُحتملة

تشرح هذه الدراسة مقاربةً لإثبات المفهوم، الهدف منها مساعدة صانعي القرار أولاً على إجراء تقييمٍ منهجيٍ لخطر انتشار فيروس الإيبولا في بلدانٍ ضعيفةٍ محتمَلة، ومن ثمّ التفكير بالإجراءات التي يمكن اتخاذها في الوقت الحالي لتخفيف أثر وباء الإيبولا على هذه البلدان.
Commentary

Dec 31, 2014

What Have We Learned from the Ebola Outbreak?

For much of 2014, the world has confronted the most deadly Ebola outbreak since the discovery of the disease in 1976. What lessons have emerged? What should the world do to better prepare for transnational outbreaks?
Commentary

Oct 21, 2014

Your Questions on Ebola, Answered

Melinda Moore, a RAND public health physician and senior researcher, hosted an 'Ask Me Anything' session on Reddit to answer questions about Ebola, including whether a U.S. travel ban would help prevent the spread of the deadly disease.
Commentary

Aug 8, 2014

Six Takeaways from the Ebola Outbreak in West Africa

No amount of research can save those who've already perished from Ebola in West Africa, but our capacity to learn from such tragedies is a silver lining that has historically enhanced global resilience to disease. With that in mind, here are six key lessons from the outbreak.

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Are Military Coups Back in Style in Africa?

What the Ebola Crisis Taught Us About Emergency Preparedness in Africa

New Tool Can Help Identify Nations That May Be Vulnerable to Ebola or Other Public Health Emergencies

Mitigating the Impact of Ebola in Potential Hot Zones: A Proof-of-Concept Approach to Help Decisionmakers Prepare for High-Risk Scenarios Outside Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone

التخفيف من تأثير وباء الإيبولا في المناطق الحساسة المُحتملة

What Have We Learned from the Ebola Outbreak?

Your Questions on Ebola, Answered

Six Takeaways from the Ebola Outbreak in West Africa

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Are Military Coups Back in Style in Africa?

What the Ebola Crisis Taught Us About Emergency Preparedness in Africa

New Tool Can Help Identify Nations That May Be Vulnerable to Ebola or Other Public Health Emergencies

Mitigating the Impact of Ebola in Potential Hot Zones: A Proof-of-Concept Approach to Help Decisionmakers Prepare for High-Risk Scenarios Outside Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone

التخفيف من تأثير وباء الإيبولا في المناطق الحساسة المُحتملة

What Have We Learned from the Ebola Outbreak?

Your Questions on Ebola, Answered

Six Takeaways from the Ebola Outbreak in West Africa

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