Ebola is now a World Crisis

Colidez Sweet Music Jamaica Tech Life

In a report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) release in late September 2014 it was projected that the worst case scenario for the current Ebola epidemic is that by January 20, 2015 there could be approximately 550,000 reported (1.4 million when corrected for underreporting) cases of Ebola in Western Africa.

The data below is based on the World Health Organization (WHO) report on October 10, 2014.

Countries: 7

Major: Guinea; Liberia; Sierra Leone.

Minor: Nigeria ; Senegal; Spain; United States

Susceptible: Approximately 22.1 million from the major outbreak countries.

Exposed (Serial interval : 9-15 days.)

Major - over 21,760

Minor - unavailable.

Registered cases as of October 10 ,2014.

Reproduction rate: 1.5 - 2

Infectious:

Major - 4,352

Minor - 14

Reported infectious cases may double by the end of October 2014.

Removed

Death rate: 70%

Deaths:

Major - 4,352

Minor - 9

Total reported cases

Major - 8,376

Minor - 23

Disease Export - 2

Ebola Virus

With the current efforts on the ground the rate will probably slow but almost insignificantly. At this stage over 750 additional doctors and over 3,000 nurses are needed for it to be adequately contained. This needs the world's attention and fast, very fast or it may soon become a problem in every country's backyard.

Fighting Chikungunya

Colidez Sweet Music Jamaica Tech Life

Comments

Jamaica's 7 Amazing 2013 Moments

Colide Z Sweet Music Jamaica Tech Life Jamaica has faced a fair amount of challenges throughout the year of 2013, spiraling from the IMF negotiation to the cost of living going up; but nevertheless, 2013 was another great year for Jamaica and Jamaicans alike. This year was one of outstanding achievements,our ambassadors went out and carried our flags proudly showing the world how resilient we are as a people. Below is a list of special Jamaican moments of 2013. Jamaica's IAAF World Championships 2013 Moscow Performance - At the end of the 2013 IAAF World Championships in Moscow Jamaica has amassed an amazing total of nine medals which included six gold, two silver and a bronze. T he Jamaican relay team relay teams made us proud by securing first place in both the male and female 4x100 m relays. Both teams did exceptionally well in representing our country. All this is testament to the meaningfulness...

Jamaica - Country at Alarming Economic Risk

Colide Z Sweet Music Jamaica Tech Life In an earlier blog "7 numbers every Jamaican should be concerned about" I highlighted some data and information points about the state of the Jamaican economy . Today I review those figures with some updated information. The situation has not budged favorably , in fact it has gotten worse and as a result I feel the need to further highlight the facts and figures in an effort and hope to bring further attention to the matter. Hopefully maybe just maybe more Jamaicans will become more aware and sensitive to the present challenges we face and the critical implications for the future of Jamaicans between age groups 25 - 50. Jamaica's Gross Domestic Product - JM$1,226.15 Billion Jamaica's GDP growth rate for 2011 - 2.2% Jamaica's rank on IMF's data of the worlds slowest growing economies - 7 th. Total National Debt at end of 2011 - $1.63 tri...

Jamaican Entertainers with Food Related Names

Colide Z Sweet Music Jamaica Tech Life Jamaican entertainers have the most entertaining names. Below is a list of a few with food related names. Popcaan Cocoa Tea Spice She could potentially change her name to Hot Spice. Richie Spice Everton Blender Alozade Now I only wonder how they all really got their interesting names? Colide Z Sweet Music Jamaica Tech Life

Observations OS

Search This Blog