Resources

Outbreak Resources

• Outbreak Summaries 2005-2014
• Outbreaks Chronology 1967-2014
• Outbreak Distribution Map

Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF) Information for Specific Groups

• Information for People Working and Living Abroad
• Information for Healthcare Workers
  • Infection Control for Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers in the African Healthcare Setting
  • Infection Control Posters for the African Health Care Setting
• Information for Airline Personnel

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