Ebola virus
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
Global health bodies launch new vaccine scheme
Spain says patient does not have Marburg disease
Jewish US disease control head leads US Ebola fight
Tom Frieden is the US government’s primary point man in dealing with the Ebola crisis and its possible threat to the country.
Ben-Gurion Airport holds Ebola-screening drill for Israel arrivals
Exercise comes as Israel steps up measure to prevent possible spread of deadly strain by tourists from Ebola-affected areas.
Preventive measures to be put in place to stop entry of visitors carrying Ebola
Deadly virus has claimed the lives of more than 4,490 people worldwide, says WHO.
Mark Zuckerberg to donate $25 million to help fight Ebola
Zuckerberg warned that Ebola could become the next HIV or polio, a disease that will be fought for decades.
Fundamentally Freund: Is rebuilding Gaza more important than halting Ebola?
The number of Ebola cases is reportedly doubling every three to four weeks, but billions of dollars will be lavished on Gaza rather than on the jeopardized populations of Liberia and Sierra Leone.
