Ebola virus
Scientists race to develop Ebola vaccine amid DRC outbreak
Researchers aim to stop the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in northeastern DRC by fast-tracking a vaccine using a proven viral-vector platform.
Two people killed in Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine site plan, organizer, sources say
Health Ministry officials meet to discuss, monitor ongoing Ebola outbreak
WHO reports 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola
Ebola returns: 5 things most people still don't know about the virus
The Ebola outbreak in Africa and several other locations around the world is once again raising global concern, but experts explain that the real risk is very different from what people think.
Uganda confirms two more Ebola cases, bringing total to seven
The epicenter of the current Ebola outbreak is in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province, which borders Uganda.
Latest outbreak of Ebola in central Africa prompts global health emergency
DRC and WHO officials have identified over 500 cases in the DRC and recorded one confirmed death from the disease in neighboring Uganda as of Wednesday.
American tests positive for Ebola in Congo outbreak, CDC says US risk remains low
"The person developed symptoms over the weekend and tested positive late Sunday," Dr. Satish Pillai, the incident manager for the agency's Ebola response, told reporters on a media call.
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda an international emergency
The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda an international emergency, citing risks of cross-border spread.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak contained, health officials declare
Congolese health officials declared the Ebola outbreak over after the DRC used a revamped national surveillance system to rapidly contain transmission in Kasai Province.
Three confirmed deaths from Marburg virus in Ethiopia, three more suspected
Ethiopia confirms three deaths from the Marburg virus, with three additional fatalities under investigation. The outbreak in Southern Ethiopia has led to at least nine cases.
Global health bodies launch new vaccine scheme
If successful, the scheme – known as the global virtual pooled inventory (GVPI) – could be a pilot for other deadly diseases and wider pandemic preparedness.
Spain says patient does not have Marburg disease
The Marburg virus is believed to have a fatality rate of up to 88% and there are no vaccines or antiviral treatments approved to treat it.
Deadly Marburg virus spreads in Africa, WHO increases health surveillance
There are no known treatments for this virus which has a fatality rate of 88%
