Office of Chief Medical Examiner EVD Preparedness Initiatives

GNYHA continues to monitor the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). First reported last August, the outbreak is continuing with moderate intensity. As of mid-March, there are more than 800 confirmed cases and 519 confirmed deaths. More details about the DRC outbreak can be found on the Centers for...

GNYHA has developed 11 checklists that provide an overview of the requirements of the New York State Department of Health (DOH) Acting Commissioner’s October 16, 2014, Order on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness. The checklists are intended to be used as a guide to ensure your organization’s compliance with the DOH Order.

The presentation, given by the New York City departments of Health and Mental Hygiene and Emergency Management, provide an overview of the City’s review of lessons learned during the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak.