The Lancet
Nov 08, 2014 Volume 384 Number 9955 p1641 – 1720 e52 – 56
http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/issue/current

Editorial
The medium and the message of Ebola
The Lancet
…Social media during a health crisis has the potential to bring experts together in a transparent and democratic forum with global participation to generate a mass of new and potentially helpful ideas. Scaling up the positive and constructive discussion of an informed Twitter discussion could remove boundaries between scientists, health professionals, and policy makers, creating a new diverse community that gives everyone a voice and an opportunity to contribute. To create the conditions to defeat Ebola, we need more of that kind of global engagement, knowledge, and commitment.

A new Lancet Commission on Essential Medicines
The Lancet
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Access to essential medicines globally is a highly charged political issue that is often about trade, poliies, and protest. Essential medicines are crucial if countries are to achieve universal health coverage, and access will be a major goal for the post-2015 development era.

Special Report
The WHO AFRO Regional Director candidates
Udani Samarasekera
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The Lancet asked the candidates for one of the most important jobs in Africa five questions ahead of the meeting that will decide who will be nominated for the position. Udani Samarasekera reports.