13:00-14:00 CEST (Geneva), 14:00-15:00 Madagascar, 6:00-7:00 Lima, Peru
Wednesday, 19 April 2023
Plague, a disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans, has been responsible for widespread pandemics throughout history, including the so-called Black Death that caused over 50 million deaths in Europe during the fourteenth century. It is a severe disease with a high mortality rate, and remains a threat. Cases of plague have been reported across the world except Oceania, and endemic countries are Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar and Peru. However, today it can be easily treated with antibiotics and the use of standard preventative measures. This webinar explores how plague is spread and how it can be managed through the One Health approach.
Speakers:
- Dr Eric Berherat, Medical Officer, Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention, WHO
- Dr Minoarisoa Rajerison, Head of the Plague Unit, Institut Pasteur, Madagascar
- Dr Sandra Telfer, Population ecologist and plague expert, University of Aberdeen, UK
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Q&A:
Participants will be able to submit questions during the webinar by using Zoom's "Q&A" feature. You may also submit them in advance by sending them to epi-win@who.int.