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Syra Madad
Coverage of Syra Madad in the Nexus archive.
- ‘World’s most contagious disease’ on track for highest US cases in 35 years — doc warns: ‘We are allowing it to spread’
The article warns that the US is on track for the highest cases of a highly contagious disease in 35 years, with epidemiologist Dr. Syra Madad stating the country is nearing last year's total cases by mid-year. Dr. Madad calls this a 'major public health warning sign.'
- Africa CDC director warns Congo Ebola outbreak could become worst on record
The Africa CDC director warns that the Ebola outbreak in Congo could become the worst on record if transmission rates do not flatten. Top African health officials and infectious disease expert Syra Madad from the Harvard Belfer Center are examining efforts to contain the outbreak.