South Africa & Tom Ksiazek

South Africa: South Africa has pledged $2.5 million to support the Ebola response, contributing to international efforts to contain the outbreak.

Tom Ksiazek: Tom Ksiazek, a virologist and veterinarian, provides historical context on the Bundibugyo virus, having directed the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Special Pathogens Branch when the virus was first identified in 2007.

South Africa: South Africa, through its epidemiologists, is observing the Ebola outbreak and providing expert commentary on its rapid spread and challenges.

Tom Ksiazek: Tom Ksiazek>>>, a virologist, directed the group that first identified the Bundibugyo virus during the 2007 outbreak in Uganda — Bundibugyo District>>>.

South Africa: South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, is the African Union Champion for Pandemic Preparedness, Prevention and Response and was consulted on the PHECS declaration.

Tom Ksiazek: Tom Ksiazek>>>, a virologist, directed the group that first identified the Bundibugyo virus during the 2007 outbreak in Uganda — Bundibugyo District>>>.