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From Ebola to other emerging infectious diseases: the case for strong risk assessment, mitigation and prevention

By AAMEG | 2 September 2014

Professor David Heymann – Head of Global Health Security at Chatham House outlines the role that mining companies can play in mitigation and prevention of infectious diseases.

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From Ebola to other emerging infectious diseases: the case for strong risk assessment, mitigation and prevention

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AAMEG pleased to announce new board members for 2025-2026

2025 AAMEG AWARDS WINNERS UNVEILED: EXEMPLIFYING EXCELLENCE ACROSS THE AFRICAN CONTINENT

PERSEUS MINING – Edikan Gold Mine, Ghana: Nominee for the Operational Excellence, 2025 Africa Award

UMA (PERENTI GROUP) – Breast and Prostate Cancer Awareness: Nominee for the Excellence in Social Development, 2025 Africa Award

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