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28Dec/15
A review of Africa’s health gains and challenges in 2015
Healthcare in Africa made huge strides in reducing malaria deaths below half a million this year but still faced challenges fighting the elusive Ebola virus which has claimed over 11,000 lives. The outbreak in West Africa has exposed major gaps in development aid, prompting a rethink of the balance between building health systems and tackling specific diseases like AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis.
07Nov/15
Sierra Leone declares end of Ebola epidemic
Sierra Leone’s Ebola epidemic is declared over, following 42 days with no new cases.
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09Oct/15
Discharged British Ebola nurse back in hospital
A Scottish nurse who had previously contracted Ebola during a trip to Sierra Leone has been readmitted to a London hospital.
31Jul/15
WHO: Ebola vaccine trials promising
REUTERS/ MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES HANDOUT/ WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION) – It may soon be possible to protect humans against the deadly Ebola virus.
A new vaccine being tested in Guinea has been 100-percent effective,
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18May/15
WHO sets up $100 million fund to deal with future crises like Ebola
WHO admits it failed to respond adequately to the Ebola virus and sets up a $100 million dollar fund to be better prepared next time.
01Apr/15
Experimental vaccine triggers the production of Ebola virus neutralizing antibodies
Early tests of experimental vaccine triggers the production of Ebola virus neutralizing antibodies, researchers say.
23Feb/15
North Korea, running scared from Ebola, bans foreigners from marathon
An agency specialising in North Korean tours says that North Korea has banned foreign runners from participating in an international marathon scheduled to be held in Pyongyang this April, citing fears about the spread of the deadly Ebola virus.