DR Congo’s health authorities probe suspected Ebola case in North Kivu

 In previous outbreaks, it has killed as many as 90 per cent of the people it infected, according to the WHO

Guinea declares Ebola outbreak after 3 deaths

Four more infected; the epidemic first began in 2013 in Guinea and left more than 11,300 dead across the region

Ebola cases in DRC province continue to rise, surpass previous outbreak

The country had declared an end to the second-deadliest Ebola virus disease outbreak in eastern region on June 25

Democratic Republic of Congo calls end to 2nd-deadliest Ebola outbreak ever

Even as outbreak ends in country’s eastern area, another smaller outbreak surfaces in the northwest

Sexual and gender-based violence during COVID-19: lessons from Ebola

Sexual and gender-based violence does not begin with disasters like the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. But the chaos and …

COVID-19: ‘Nurses need support for trauma, pain they experience’

A nurse on the frontlines of 2014 Ebola outbreak recounts her story of struggle, fear and courage 

Democratic Republic of Congo, WHO grapple with both Ebola, COVID-19

United Nations' health arm runs short of $83 million to fight Ebola outbreak

Ebola survivors can pass on the virus: We’re trying to understand what role sex plays

Understanding how Ebola outbreaks are exacerbated by sexual transmission is important to stop new chains of transmission and to prevent it from …

Why declaring Ebola a public health emergency isn't a silver bullet

More funding can't solve the outbreak of a deadly disease within a conflict zone

Kenya responded fast to Ebola scare, but cross-border risk remains high

Given that Kenya shares a porous border with Uganda – and is a busy international travel hub – is Kenya ready to handle an outbreak?

Why Ebola vaccine on trial in the DRC is raising hopes

The viral disease burden in Africa is largely underestimated and the rVSV-ZEBOV is a much-needed vaccine in the fight against Ebola

Ebola makes a comeback in Sierra Leone, officials confirm one death

The latest case reflects the cautious note of WHO which expected more flare-ups before the region can be definitely termed clear of the virus 

‘Out of control’ Ebola claims about 500 lives in west Africa

There is social stigma attached to the disease because of which people are believed to be hiding from health care workers

WHO approves experimental Ebola drugs, Canada decides to donate 1,000 doses

The death toll in four West African countries affected by the deadly virus has topped 1,000