#zika Breaking News : World Health Organization Officially Declares Zika Virus a International Emergency

Alert  World Health Organization Officially Declares Zika Virus a International Emergency

The World Health Organization has declared the mosquito-borne Zika virus to be an international public health emergency as the disease linked to thousands of suspected cases of birth defects in Brazil spreads rapidly.

WHO Director-General Margaret Chan says an international coordinated response is needed to improve detection and speed work on a vaccine and better diagnostics.

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention head Thomas Frieden said the declaration “calls the world to action” on Zika. T

he emergency designation was recommended following criticism of a hesitant response so far.

The move should help fast-track international action and research priorities.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pvyd8qRdgLY&feature=youtu.be

with informations from wochit.com