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West Africa: Ebola Death Toll Rises
DW, 18 June 2014
The World Health Organization has said the outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa has killed 337 people. The virus is continuing to spread. Read more »
Ebola Death Toll Rises in West Africa
The deadly Ebola virus, which is continuing to spread in the region, has now claimed the lives of 337 people, the World Health Organization has announced.
Washing hands with soap and bleach may help prevent the spread of Ebola (file photo).
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Liberia: Unicef Wants Unity in Ebola Fight
Heritage, 18 June 2014
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has said Liberians can stop the spread of Ebola as victory over the killer disease relies on the collective efforts of communities. Read more »
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Liberia: Ebola Claim More Lives Again
Inquirer, 16 June 2014
A nurse assigned at the Redemption Hospital in the Borough of New Kru Town has allegedly died from the deadly Ebola disease. Read more »
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Liberia: Sierra Leone Closes Borders With Liberia, Guinea
Inquirer, 13 June 2014
Sierra Leone shut its borders to trade with Guinea and Liberia on Wednesday and closed schools, cinemas and nightclubs in a frontier region in a bid to halt the spread of the Ebola… Read more »
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West Africa: Fear and Ignorance Aid Spread of Ebola
UNIRIN, 11 June 2014
An Ebola outbreak in West Africa that appeared to be winding down has flared up again, with officials blaming the resurgence on ignorance and a lack of experience in handling the… Read more »
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West Africa: UN Agency Urges Vigilance Amid Ebola Outbreak in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia
UN News, 28 March 2014
With a total of 103 suspected and confirmed cases of Ebola in Guinea, including 66 deaths, the outbreak must be watched very carefully, a spokesperson for the United Nations health… Read more »
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Guinea: Health Officials Scramble to Contain Guinea Ebola Outbreak
VOA, 25 March 2014
At least 59 people have died following an outbreak of the Ebola virus in Guinea, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Health officials are taking steps to contain the… Read more »
InFocus
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Health officials are raising the alarm after the number of people who died from the deadly Ebola virus doubled, with six additional deaths reported. Read more »
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Health officials are blaming the resurgence of Ebola, which appeared to be winding down, on ignorance and a lack of experience in handling the virus. Read more »
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Residents of the densely populated New Kru Town community in Monrovia are going about their normal business, with some questioning the veracity of news reports that several people ... Read more »
