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Prof Meru Sheel

@merusheel.bsky.social

Global Health & infectious diseases, epidemiologist, vaccines | Science | Education, Feminism, Leadership | Runner | 🪑 WGH-Aus 🌐: https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/about/our-people/academic-staff/meru.sheel.html 🔗work: https://idie.sydney.edu.au/

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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control@ecdc.europa.eu · 2mo ago

#ECDC is increasing its support as the Ebola disease outbreak in the DRC & Uganda continues to develop rapidly. While the risk to the general population in Europe remains 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗟𝗢𝗪, the current outbreak is of serious concern and not comparable with previous outbreaks. #IDsky #EpiSky #EbolaOutbreak

Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda

On 17 May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola virus disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emerge...

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Onisillos@onisillos.bsky.social · 2mo ago

"We are fighting for the same cause: to save human lives from this Ebola epidemic" This sentence struck me hard, because it's clear from the wider discourse that many need reminding of the humanity of those affected. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

‘Among the things he feared most was death’: the doctors and nurses dying on the Ebola frontline

Medics battling the incurable disease in Democratic Republic of the Congo working in ‘agonising’ conditions

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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 3mo ago

What financial and political price will Quebec pay for its digital transformation? Its electronic health record rollout has already cost $402-million and the project could hit $3-billion, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/0fc7a92... via @theglobeandmail.com

What financial and political price will Quebec pay for its digital transformation?

The first phase of the province’s electronic health record rollout has already cost $402-million, up from its $265-million budget

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Kai Kupferschmidt@kakape.bsky.social · 3mo ago

There’s a LOT going on as researchers and public health experts race to respond to the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in DRC and Uganda before it grows bigger. Some really important questions still open, but also a few answers coming into view🧪 My overview in @science.org is here (and thread coming):

Scientists play catch-up to startling Ebola outbreak

Testing, sequencing, and clinical trial efforts spring to life as Bundibugyo virus spreads

science.org

Gavi@gavi.org · 3mo ago

Improving vaccination coverage isn't always just about reaching more families. In Pakistan, new research highlights how missed opportunities within health facilities themselves can leave children unprotected despite contact with healthcare providers. Read more:

Seen by a physician, but still not vaccinated: uncovering missed opportunities in Pakistan

An unnecessary disconnect between curative and preventive healthcare is leaving too many of Pakistan’s children at risk.

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The Lancet@thelancet.com · 3mo ago

Encephalitis affects 500,000-1.5 million people annually worldwide, causing substantial morbidity, mortality, and economic burden. In a new Seminar, Sophie Binks & colleagues provide a comprehensive overview of encephalitis: spkl.io/63324AhyJO

Patient outcomes after encephalitis. Multiple functional domains are affected by infectious and autoimmune encephalitis. Copyright: 2026 Elsevier Ltd. All rights are reserved.
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control@ecdc.europa.eu · 3mo ago

ECDC monitoring Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. On 15 May, the Democratic Republic of the Congo reported an #Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province. Preliminary laboratory results indicate a non-Zaire ebolavirus species, with further analysis ongoing. #PublicHealth #DRC

ECDC monitoring Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

On 15 May, the Democratic Republic of the Congo reported an Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province. Preliminary laboratory results indicate a non-Zaire ebolavirus species, with further analysis ongoing.

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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control@ecdc.europa.eu · 3mo ago

Looking for verified information on the #AndesHantavirus outbreak linked to #MVHondius? Latest updates, FAQs & #PublicHealth information on our dedicated outbreak page: bit.ly/4uB7eMC The page will be updated daily, or when new verified information becomes available. #Hantavirus #OutbreakResponse

Andes Hantavirus outbreak in cruise ship, May 2026

Seven people on a South Atlantic cruise ship have fallen ill with a rare hantavirus, and three of them have died, with one more in critical condition and others still showing symptoms.

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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The Mysterious Rise in Canada's Maternal Mortality. A Lancet study charts global maternal mortality, spotting an unexplained increase in Canada, by Katherine Leach-Kemon www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/the-... via @thinkglobalhealth.org @madhupai.bsky.social

The Mysterious Rise in Canada's Maternal Mortality | Think Global Health

A Lancet study charts global maternal mortality, spotting an unexplained increase in Canada

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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control@ecdc.europa.eu · 3mo ago

Daily update on the Andes hantavirus outbreak - 14 May - data cutout 11:30 AM: risk to EU/EEA population - 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗟𝗢𝗪. --- As of 14 May, a total of 11 cases have been reported, including 8 confirmed, 2 probable & 1 inconclusive. No new cases or deaths have been reported since the previous update.

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Amy Maxmen, PhD@amymaxmen.bsky.social · 3mo ago

A breath of fresh air: The International Hantavirus Society's statement on the cruise outbreak. -Pandemic risk extremely low -Hanta can have close-contact transmission, therefore they recommend targeted contact tracing & quarantine NOT general restrictions for the public. -Close contact = cruise

The International Hantavirus Society has released an excellent summary with critical information about the transmissibility of Andes hantavirus (ANDV), which is linked to the ongoing cruise ship outbreak. With the rampant spread of misinformation, this two-page summary highlights what is known and unknown about the person-to-person transmissibility of Andes hantavirus. The statement is clear on several important points: i) person-to-person transmission of ANDV is not hypothetical; household clusters and nosocomial events do occur; ii) no evidence of efficient community transmission has been observed; and iii) the precise timing of infectiousness remains incompletely defined. The last point is of particular interest, since some public health agencies, including the US CDC, have already issued statements claiming that only symptomatic individuals can transmit the virus to others, despite the absence of definitive scientific evidence. That is simply not known.The International Hantavirus Society has released an excellent summary with critical information about the transmissibility of Andes hantavirus (ANDV), which is linked to the ongoing cruise ship outbreak. With the rampant spread of misinformation, this two-page summary highlights what is known and unknown about the person-to-person transmissibility of Andes hantavirus. The statement is clear on several important points: i) person-to-person transmission of ANDV is not hypothetical; household clusters and nosocomial events do occur; ii) no evidence of efficient community transmission has been observed; and iii) the precise timing of infectiousness remains incompletely defined. The last point is of particular interest, since some public health agencies, including the US CDC, have already issued statements claiming that only symptomatic individuals can transmit the virus to others, despite the absence of definitive scientific evidence. That is simply not known.
Prof Meru Sheel@merusheel.bsky.social · 3mo ago

In the wake of the #Hantavirus outbreak, loving *not* the return of armchair epidemiologists. Refresher below from the brilliant Mark Humphries. www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04...

Armchair epidemiologist Mark Humphries gives his thoughts on coronavirus

Sarah Ferguson presents Australia's premier daily current affairs program, delivering agenda-setting public affairs journalism and interviews that hold the powerful to account. Plus political analysis...

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Health Policy Watch - Global health news reporting@healthpolicywatch.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🩸 Menstrual health is about more than hygiene. It is about dignity, education, health, gender equality and climate resilience — especially for girls in rural and under-resourced communities. ✍️Disha Shetty @who.int @unicef.org @plan-uk.bsky.social @unicefmedia.bsky.social 📖⬇️ & 🔁🙏

More Girls Will Finish School If India's Supreme Court Ruling On Menstrual Health Is Implemented - Health Policy Watch

In January, India’s Supreme Court has ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right, directing states and schools to take measures to facilitate

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Krutika Kuppalli, MD FIDSA@krutikakuppalli.bsky.social · 4mo ago

🧬 WGS + AI-guided TB treatment ✔️ Accurate, feasible, acceptable 📊 Improves outcomes (vs SoC) ⏱️ Shortens to ~6 months (4-drug regimen) 🛡️ Safe & cost-effective ≈ Similar bacteriologic outcomes Bottom line: Better outcomes, shorter treatment, real-world ready.

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