Ebola Epidemic

WHO to begin Ebola vaccination trials in Guinea

The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced that it will begin conducting Ebola vaccination trials in Guinea this week to test whether the vaccine is effective to prevent Ebola.

Media, politicians fueled the public's fear, says doctor who recovered from Ebola

A doctor who contracted the deadly Ebola virus said the media and politicians could have done a better job by educating people on the science of it instead of focusing on their fears.

Ebola experimental drug shows some promise in first tests in West Africa

An experimental antiviral drug shows some early, encouraging signs of effectiveness in its first human test against Ebola in West Africa, but only if patients get it when their symptoms first appear.

First Ebola vaccine trial starts in Liberia's capital

A trial of an Ebola vaccine starts on Monday in Liberia's capital following a launch event featuring musicians.

First trial results: Ebola vaccine safe and generates immune response

The first trial results of Ebola vaccine at Oxford University suggest the vaccine has an acceptable safety profile and is able to generate an immune response.

Mali government, UN declare country Ebola-free

The Mali government and the United Nations have declared the country free of Ebola after registering 42 days without any new cases of the deadly virus.

British nurse with Ebola in critical condition, says hospital

A British nurse being treated for Ebola in London is in critical condition after deteriorating over the last two days, her hospital said on Saturday.

IMF policies hindered Ebola response, say British researchers

Professors from three British universities say economic policies favoring debt repayment over social spending contributed to the Ebola crisis by hampering health care in three worst-hit West African countries.

Ebola patient in Britain transferred from Scotland to London

A health care worker stricken with the Ebola virus has been transferred from Scotland to London for specialist treatment.

Healthcare worker in Scotland diagnosed with Ebola

A healthcare worker has been diagnosed with Ebola a day after flying home to Glasgow from Sierra Leone, the Scottish government said on Monday.