Case Study Infectious disease containment becomes a high priority Every year, the alarming spread of infectious disease across the world demonstrates just how much of a global village we live in. Cholera, smallpox and AIDS are a few examples of the infections that have swept the globe and devastated entire populations because of our relative inability to contain them. In 2014, the Ebola virus reappeared in western Africa before being carried across the Atlantic, spreading fear across the world. A fatal pandemic infection calls for instant response and coordination With the Ebola virus disease mortality rate averaging about 50% worldwide, responsible healthcare institutions know that treating the disease is not enough; they must be prepared to contain the virus and stop it from

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