Ebola publications: surveillance, contact tracing, laboratory
Surveillance
A public health surveillance system should be in place to immediately detect and report cases of illness compatible with Ebola virus disease, or any other unusual health event possibly associated with the virus. Upon detection of a possible Ebola virus disease event, a rapid response team (or equivalent) should investigate, and conduct initial controls, including systematic contact tracing.
An alert system should be in place at the following sites: health-care facilities, especially in major hospitals, major border crossings with already affected countries, including at land crossings, airports and seaports.
Technical guidance
Ebola guidance
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Surveillance strategy during Phase 3 of the Ebola response
November 2015 -
Case definition recommendations for Ebola or Marburg virus diseases
August 2014 -
Ebola surveillance in countries with no reported cases of Ebola virus disease
September 2014 -
Investigating cause of death during an outbreak of Ebola virus haemorrhagic fever
2012