Ebola Awareness: Home
Ebola facts and preparedness information.
Ebola
- CDC (Center for Disease Control) Ebola Disease BasicsStart page for information about Ebola updated frequently. Image above is from this page.
- Public Health Strategies for Ebola DiseaseCDC provides the following guidance for U.S. and international public health experts on preparing healthcare facilities to identify and safely care for patients with confirmed or suspected Ebola disease.
- Frequently Asked Questions on Ebola Virus DiseaseWorld Health Information FAQs.
- CDC Info on Frontier Airline FlightsArchived report on passengers and crew on Frontier Airline flight 1142 and flight 1143
- About Viral Hemorrhagic FeversThe term "viral hemorrhagic fever" refers to a condition where many of the body's organ systems are affected, the overall cardiovascular system is damaged, and the body's ability to function on its own is reduced.
CDC Ebola in the United States https://www.cdc.gov/ebola/media/pdfs/2024/05/Facts-about-ebola-US-infographic-P.pdf
Travel
- CDC’s Travelers’ HealthEbola travel information, fact sheets and notices.
- Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)Free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals to enroll their trip abroad with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate in order to receive safety information and help in the event of an emergency.
- International SOSA Rice-sponsored service for faculty, students and staff traveling internationally to gain access to a global team of full-time physicians and security specialists who provide health and security support abroad.
In the News
- As Ebola Spreads in Uganda, Trump Aid Freeze Hinders Effort to Contain It, U.S. Officials FearNew York Times
March 6, 2025 - A 4-Year-Old Boy Dies of Ebola in Uganda as U.S. Pulls Back on HelpNew York Times
February 28, 2025 - Musk says DOGE ‘restored’ Ebola prevention effort. Officials say that’s not true.Washington Post
February 27, 2025 - U.S. Canceled Work to Contain a Serious Ebola OutbreakNew York Times
February 27, 2025 - Uganda announces Ebola outbreak after one patient diesWashington Post
January 30, 2025 - Death from Ebola-like virus reported in Iowa after travel to West AfricaWashington Post
October 28, 2024 - Emory Hospital Shares Lessons Learned On Ebola Carefrom NPR October 29, 2014
- National Nurses UnitedNurses' union critical of the Ebola response in the U.S. See their recommendations for dealing with Ebola patients.
- Hagel Orders Expeditionary Ebola Support TeamOct. 19, 2014 Department of Defense Announcement about a 30-person expeditionary medical support team available to provide short-notice assistance to civilian medical professionals in the U.S.
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