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CDC says containing the spread of Ebola is top priority
- CDC officials say containing Ebola at the source is the top priority for the U.S. response.
- The briefing lists containment at the source as the primary goal, with domestic readiness as a secondary focus.
- Reported case numbers as of the briefing show 1,040 confirmed or suspected Ebola cases with 251 deaths.
- A separate briefing characterizes the response as faster under the new administration’s plan on disease control.
- Vaccine funding efforts are being allocated by CEPI for three candidates to counter the Bundibugyo Ebola strain.
- IAVI, Moderna, and the University of Oxford are among groups funded for vaccine development.
- Medicare discusses coverage for obesity drugs Wegovy and Zepbound, with cost estimates still unclear.
- Diversity in medical training is questioned amid concerns about resident experiences and retention.
- Military physician recruitment is a concern due to ongoing shortages and retention challenges.
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