WHO declares Ebola epidemic an international emergency
2014-08-08
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa constitutes an ‘extraordinary event’ and a public health risk to other States
WHO chief addresses challenges in unprecedented Ebola outbreak
2014-08-05
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Margaret Chan on Friday admitted the challenges and needs are vast to combat the ongoing unprecedented Ebola in West Africa countries, where 1,323 cases and 729 deaths were reported so far.
China strengthens customs checks against Ebola
2014-08-05
China's quarantine authority has ordered strengthened inspections at customs to prevent the deadly Ebola virus from entering the country.
China preparing measures to keep Ebola virus out
2014-08-02
Chinese health authorities are readying preparatory measures, particularly in viral testing and control, to prevent the highly lethal Ebola virus from entering the country.
WHO to convene ethical review of experimental treatment for Ebola
2014-08-07
Early next week, WHO will convene a panel of medical ethicists to explore the use of experimental treatment in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
Guangzhou on Guard for Ebola
2014-08-01
Precautionary measures are being put in-place in Guangzhou to stop the potential spread of the Ebola virus, which has killed hundreds of people in west Africa this year.
Ebola fears grow across globe
2014-08-01
Fears that the African Ebola outbreak could spread to other continents grew with European and Asian countries on alert and a leading medical charity warning the epidemic was out of control.
What is Ebola virus disease
2014-08-01
Ebola virus disease (formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever) is a severe, often fatal illness, with a case fatality rate of up to 90%.
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