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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2 | 5.50 | 0.27% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 63,174 | $670,000 | 1,777$ |
| Totals | 2 | 23,816,775 | 63,174 | $670,000 | 1,777$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Taiwan:
WHO COVID-19 technical lead Maria Van Kerkhove called the claims about ignoring Taiwan 'all untrue.'
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Taiwan:
WHO COVID-19 technical lead Maria Van Kerkhove called the claims about ignoring Taiwan 'all untrue.'
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Canada:
Maria Van Kerkhove spoke of the challenges in communicating evolving science to the public during the pandemic.
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Costa Rica:
María Van Kerkhove is an American epidemiologist who leads the department of Prevention and Preparedness for Epidemics and Pandemics at the WHO.
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Guatemala:
María Van Kerkhove, epidemióloga estadounidense que dirige el Departamento de Prevención y Preparación ante Epidemias y Pandemias de la OMS.
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Ireland:
Dr Maria Van Kerkhove is the technical lead for Covid-19 at WHO.
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Bolivia:
Maria Van Kerkhove is the acting director for epidemic and pandemic threat management at the WHO, warning against collective amnesia regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Paraguay:
Maria Van Kerkhove is the acting director for epidemic and pandemic threat management at the WHO.
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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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