Active monitoring of travelers for Ebola virus disease—New York City, October 25, 2014-December 29, 2015

Publication Details

Authors: A Saffa, A Tate, I Ezeoke, J Jacobs-Wingo, M Iqbal, JK Varma, et al.

Year: 2018

Source: Health Security

Publisher: liebertpub.com

Citations: 6

Citations per Year: 0.86

DOI: 10.1089/hs.2017.0077

Google Scholar Rank: 123

Author Count: 6

Abstract

The CDC recommended active monitoring of travelers potentially exposed to Ebola virus during the 2014 West African Ebola virus disease outbreak, which involved daily contact with public health authorities to assess symptoms and fever. This comprehensive operational study describes the implementation and outcomes of active monitoring of travelers for Ebola virus disease in New York City from October 25, 2014 to December 29, 2015, providing critical insights into large-scale traveler monitoring systems, public health emergency response protocols, and effective strategies for managing potential exposure risks during international disease outbreaks.

Key Findings

• Large-scale traveler monitoring system implementation and operational outcomes
• Public health emergency response protocols for international disease outbreaks
• Active surveillance strategies for managing potential Ebola virus exposures
• Daily monitoring coordination and contact tracing system effectiveness
• Evidence-based frameworks for traveler-based disease surveillance programs

Research Impact

This important operational study (6 citations) provided essential evidence on large-scale traveler monitoring programs during international health emergencies, informing public health preparedness strategies and surveillance protocols for managing potential exposure risks during global disease outbreaks requiring intensive monitoring systems.

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