In this month’s Bulletin

849 XSL Version: xslver | JobID: JobID | Title: journal-title | Copyright Year 2 | Volume 87 | | Issue issue | pub-date pub-date Bull World Health Organ 2014;92:849 | doi: http://dx.doi.org/12.2471/BLT.14.001214 In this month’s Bulletin In the editorial section, Marie-Paule Kieny et al. (850) reflect on the need to build health-system resilience in countries affected by the current Ebola crisis. Abdul Ghaffar et al. (851) discuss progress in the field of health policy and systems research. In the news, Julius Cavendish (854–855) reports on the efforts to eradicate guinea-worm disease from the four remaining endemic countries: Chad, Ethiopia, Mali and South Sudan. Fiona Fleck interviews Armando Peruga (856–857) on debates surrounding regulation of e-cigarettes. Small devices that save lives Samantha L Burn et al. (858–86) do a cost-utility analysis of pulse oximeters. Defining disrespect Lynn P Freedman et al. (915–917) propose a research agenda for respectful treatment of women during childbirth. Learning lessons from pharmacovigilance Dennis Falzon et al. (918–919) tell the story of thioacetazone. Research capacity – how to build it? Donald C Cole et al. (920–921) explore the tensions inherent in evaluation design. United States of America Getting the details right Thomas Rice et al. (894–902) list challenges to health policy reform. China, Myanmar & Russian Federation Treating all complications of HIV infection David Heiden et al. (903–908) train clinicians to diagnose cytomegalovirus retinitis. Guinea-Bissau Reaching out for HIV care Sanne Jespersen et al. (909–914) show how international research collaborations can overcome hurdles to the provision of treatment. Ensuring effective use of a vaccine stockpile Stephen Martin et al. (881–893) review the global experience with oral cholera vaccines. Do travel bans work? Ana LP Mateus et al. (868–880) review the evidence for travel restrictions used to contain human influenza