Juhie Bhatia · January, 2009

Latest posts by Juhie Bhatia from January, 2009

DR Congo: Containing the Ebola Outbreak

  11 January 2009

In late December an outbreak of the highly contagious Ebola virus was confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). The outbreak is believed to have infected more than 36 people, including at least 12 deaths. DR Congo is trying to contain the outbreak, while some neighboring countries are...

Global Health: Hopes and Resolutions for 2009

  3 January 2009

As 2009 kicks off, many people are trying to create changes in their lives. Whether it's large or small goals, serious or humorous ones, bloggers around the world are posting lists of their New Year's resolutions — and health-related wishes often top the list. The U.K.-based mental health organization Mind...