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Ebola Virus – Dr. Graham Fry on RTE1 Drivetime

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The WHO has determined that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is a public health emergency of international concern.

Dr. Graham Fry, Medical Director of the Tropical Medical Bureau was invited to speak on RTE Radio 1 Drivetime with Katie Hannon and Colm Ó Mongáin to discuss the evolving situation.

Listen to the full interview here: https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22615284/

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