Ebola Outbreak 33
New Ebola Study Points to Potential Drug Target
Scientists found that a protein made by the Ebola virus could potentially be disabled or disrupted by future drugs that could stop the virus in its tracks.
3 Day Lockdown Ordered in Sierra Leone to End Ebola Outbreak
The entire population of Sierra Leone have been ordered on a three-day lockdown on Friday morning as a final push to end the Ebola outbreak and infections.
WHO Taps UAB Graduate to Evaluate Global Ebola Response
Dr. Faisal Shuaib, who led successful Ebola resonse & containment efforts in Nigeria has now been tapped to serve as an international expert on the disease
Fujifilm’s Flu Drug Turned Ebola Drug Avigan Proven Effective
Fujifilm CEO says about 20 countries have shown interest in Avigan.
The Course of Ebola Virus Disease
Cells affected by Ebola virus disease include the trachea, cornea & conjunctivae. Affected cells release viral progeny & proteins involved in inflammation.
How Can You Protect Yourself & Your Family from Ebola Virus?
We cannot rely on the government to keep Ebola out of our country. Tips on how you can protect yourself and your family from the Ebola virus outbreak.
Containing The Ebola Epidemic – Or Not
Apparently, neither hospitals nor individuals have adhered to CDC guidelines on how to contain the Ebola epidemic & dealing with infectious disease epidemics
Where Did The Ebola Virus Come From?
Ebola virus is a member of a small, recently emerging filoviruses causing diseases that are generally animal diseases that have jumped species.
13 Crucial Things You Need to Know About Ebola Virus
Where does Ebola virus come from & how does Ebola infection spread so quickly? What can be done to stop Ebola outbreak? Is there an Ebola vaccine available?
Ebola Care Centers in Liberia nearly empty as Outbreak fades
Liberia has just five remaining confirmed cases of the disease.
Ebola vaccine gets $115M to speed development
J&J received $115M boost meant to speed development of its Ebola vaccine.
Red Cross Volunteer Dies in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Red Cross Society loses staff member to the Ebola virus disease
Ebola in West Africa – The Deadly Virus is Still Undefeated
Despite international efforts the Ebola epidemic in West Africa continues. Yet, Ebola is no longer at the center of public perception.
MSF Opens Ebola Clinic Specifically For Pregnant Women In Sierra Leone
A new clinic is giving some of the most vulnerable Ebola patients a better chance at surviving the virus
Sierra Leone declares first Ebola Free district
Pujehun, Sierra Leone has been declared Ebola Free
New thermometer helps doctors more safely diagnose Ebola
Contact with victims of Ebola has left medical professionals with symptoms as well
Johnson & Johnson starts Ebola Vaccine trial
Scientists at Oxford University launched the first clinical trial of new Ebola vaccine
Where Does Ebola Come From?
New clues from Guinea yield tantalizing pieces of the puzzle