Latin America and Caribbean: Zika Virus Epidemic

Assessment Capacities Project. 02/05/2016 < br/ > This four-page briefing note provides a crisis overview of the Zika virus epidemic. It discusses key information about the current outbreak, crisis impact, aggravating factors, contextual information, response capacity, and lessons learned. It cites experience in responding to outbreaks of dengue, malaria, and chikungunya, which demonstrates that imperative preventative measures include strengthening community health systems, public communication around hygiene, and improving environmental conditions, including waste management and decreasing standing water. < br/ > (PDF)

Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - July 22, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: The U.S. National Library of Medicine Source Type: news