Just published new data on the clinical presentation of disease and genomic characterization of the 2026 Bundibugyo virus index case in Uganda. I love to see the rapid dissemination of science
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
"The OMB proposal is currently open for public comment, and we urge our readers to express their concerns. When science becomes politicized, everyone loses."
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
As the excitement over the SpaceX IPO rises, a reminder of another ongoing stratospheric rise. This is the environment future trillionaire Musk has helped spawn through his efforts in DOGE and gutting of USAID.
This Could Be the Worst Ebola Outbreak in History www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Access for epidemiological investigations and contact tracing has been challenged by acts of violence towards healthcare workers and emergency responders highlighting the need for continued efforts to build trust within fragile and distrustful communities.
WHO risk assessment:
DRC -Very High
Uganda and neighboring countries charing borders with countries experiencing active cases - High
Rest of Africa and the world - Low
The outbreak is serious but the response is slowly catching up.
Hoping for the best.