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Chinilla Peter named Act Early Ambassador

By Journal on April 29, 2016 CDC, Chinilla Pedro Peter, Zika virus Feature Articles

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced this week that Chinilla Pedro Peter has been named “Act Early Ambassador” for the Marshall Islands. This program is developing a network of state-level experts to improve early identification practices. The critical importance of this network has intensified with recognition of the prenatal damage that is caused by […]

Zika declaration lapses

By Journal on April 29, 2016 Mailynn Konelios-Laninlur, Zika virus News Archive

Despite ongoing concern about spread of the Zika virus, the initial emergency declaration by President Heine was allowed to expire and authorities were attempting to get it extended late last week. The expiration of the President’s declaration was noted as a problem area for ongoing Zika prevention work, said weekly Zika update reports issued by […]