Maria Van Kerkhove
Maria Van Kerkhove is an esteemed epidemiologist and the interim director for pandemics and epidemics at the World Health Organization (WHO). She has played a pivotal role in the WHO's response to global health crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Van Kerkhove is known for her expertise in infectious diseases and public health, often communicating critical information about disease outbreaks and control measures to the public and health professionals. Recently, she was in the news for highlighting the challenges faced by the WHO in obtaining timely influenza reports from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 4.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 60,645 | $21,000,000 | 3,848$ |
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,159 | $1,700,000 | 723$ |
| Greece | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,247 | $190,000 | 77$ |
| Egypt | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 102,334,404 | 26,726 | $303,000 | 79$ |
| Totals | 4 | 481,765,347 | 107,777 | $23,193,000 | 4,727$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Egypt:
Maria Van Kerkhove, the head of the Health Emergencies Program at the World Health Organization, expressed hope to resume collaboration with the United States.
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United States:
Maria Van Kerkhove, interim director of epidemic and pandemic preparedness at the WHO, said at a Feb. 12 press briefing that they haven’t heard anything back from the CDC.
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Greece:
Maria Van Kerkhove expressed concern about the lack of communication with the US regarding bird flu.
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Canada:
Maria Van Kerkhove, interim director for pandemics and epidemics at WHO, noted the lack of influenza reports from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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