WHO warns Ebola spreading rapidly in DR Congo
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading…
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Ebola crisis could stretch for one year in DR Congo – Red Cross
The Red Cross has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has not yet reached its peak and may take up…
NANS urges FG to involve students in Ebola response task force
The National Association of Nigerian Students has called on the Federal Government to reserve positions for student…
No confirmed cases of Ebola in Nigeria — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has stated that no confirmed case of Ebola has been recorded in the…
WHO, Africa CDC launch $518m emergency plan to contain Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention have unveiled a $518 million…
Ebola response gaining ground in DR Congo with 344 confirmed cases –…
The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, has said efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in…
Nigeria only 59% prepared for potential Ebola outbreak — NCDC DG
The director-general of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Jide Idris, says Nigeria is currently only…
Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears
Three new vaccines are being developed to tackle the rare species of Ebola that has already killed nearly 250 people according to…
Five patients recover from Ebola in DR Congo, leave hospital
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are celebrating after five patients, who had Ebola and now recovered, were…
WHO raises Ebola Risk in DR Congo to highest level as cases surge
The organisation noted that the current Ebola strain has limited treatment options, with no approved vaccine or therapy…