CDC Seeks Volunteers for Ebola Screening at U.S. Airports
CDC asks staff to volunteer for airport Ebola screenings
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recruiting volunteers from its staff to assist with Ebola screenings at domestic airports due to a rising outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The initiative aims to enhance screening for international travelers amidst growing health concerns.
- 01The CDC is responding to an escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
- 02Volunteers will assist with screening international travelers at U.S. airports.
- 03The initiative is part of the CDC's effort to expand its public health capabilities.
- 04Jay Bhattacharya is overseeing the CDC's operations in the absence of a permanent director.
- 05The CDC is prioritizing its CDCReady Responders for these screenings.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is actively seeking volunteers from its workforce to assist with Ebola screenings at domestic airports. This initiative comes as the Ebola outbreak intensifies in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, prompting the agency to enhance its screening capabilities for international travelers. According to an internal email from Jay Bhattacharya, who is currently overseeing the agency while also serving as the director of the National Institutes of Health, the CDC is prioritizing its CDCReady Responders for these critical screenings. This move underscores the agency's commitment to public health and its proactive approach to managing potential health threats.
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