infectious disease

Ebola becoming airborne – experts respond

Expert Reactions | Published: 03 October 201428 March 2016

Media coverage around the continuing Ebola outbreak has questioned whether or not the virus could in future change its mode […]

First case of Ebola in United States – experts respond

Expert Reactions | Published: 02 October 201428 March 2016

The first imported case of Ebola in the US has been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

Election 2014 – SMC science Q&A with political parties

Expert Q&A | Published: 08 September 201423 July 2020

The Science Media Centre put questions on key science-related issues to the political parties ahead of the General Election scheduled […]

Ebola screening at NZ airports – experts respond

Expert Reactions | Published: 11 August 201428 March 2016

Screening of at-risk passengers will begin at airports as part of increased efforts to prevent Ebola reaching New Zealand undetected, […]

Experimental Ebola treatments – experts respond

Expert Reactions | Published: 07 August 201428 March 2016

The recent treatment of two Ebola-infected US aid workers with experimental medicine has raised questions about whether medicines not proven to be safe […]

WHO meeting to address growing Ebola outbreak

In the News | Published: 06 August 201428 March 2016

As the number of cases of Ebola in West Africa continues to rise, the World Health Organization (WHO) plans to hold a two-day […]

UPDATED: Increasing concern over Ebola outbreak in West Africa

Expert Reactions | Published: 31 July 201428 March 2016

Is New Zealand prepared for Ebola? The growing number of Ebola virus disease cases in West Africa has made the […]

WHO antibiotic resistance report in the news

In the News | Published: 02 May 201428 March 2016

A World Health Organisation report warning of increasing global levels of antibiotic resistance has received wide-spread attention in New Zealand. […]