ebola

Employee who cared for the first US Ebola victim at Dallas hospital tests positive for virus

Using the internet crowdsourcing mode, Usaid has sought new and effective designs for protective suits against Ebola infection.

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt says he is confident Britain is ready to handle any cases of the disease.

JFK becomes first US airport to implement Ebola screening for passengers arriving from West Africa.

The Marburg virus can cause large outbreaks like the current Ebola crisis in West Africa

Health of first person to contract Ebola outside Africa has worsened, officials warn.

American man escorted off flight by medics in protective suits after joking about having virus and coughing.

Tom Frieden tells World Bank-IMF meeting that Ebola could become next pandemic like Aids.

A Macedonian government spokesman said that he could not confirm that Ebola was the cause of death of the British man.

World Organisation for Animal Health says there is no scientific evidence that domestic animals can transmit the disease to humans.

Government announces passengers at major terminals will be checked for potential symptoms of disease

Government officials in Macedonia say UK national suspected of having Ebola has died

Red Cross volunteer admitted to hospital in Cairns after developing fever.

Renewing calls for more international support to help the ravaged west African nations, the UN has warned that Ebola will grow without more healthcare support.

British shipping ports to look for signs of deadly disease to stop risk of spread

The West Africa epidemic is the largest in history and killed more than 3,400 people in the country.

Spanish nurse says she touched her face with gloves used to treat Ebola patient.

US border guards to observe incoming travellers for deadly virus symptoms

Two African students were detained in Douai after paying with an authentic €500 banknote.

Public Health England said the boy posed no risk.

World Bank: financial impact could total billions by the end of next year if disease not contained

The warning comes as Prime Minister David Cameron chairs COBRA meeting to discuss the epidemic.

Eye-witness Katie Meyler gives us a moving first-hand account of life under the shadow of Ebola.

Bertrand Badre plans to turn down part of his £58,000 annual bonus to quell staff discontent.

Another nurse from same medical team which treated Spanish missionaries detected with Ebola symptoms.

Teresa Romero Ramos is thought to be the first person outside Africa to contract the disease

Researchers have developed a molecule that can be used in drugs to target the five strains of Ebola virus.

Senior WHO official warns that Europe will likely see more cases of Ebola but the continent is well prepared.

Nurse's husband is asked for authorisation to kill pet fearing he contracted the virus too

Over 250 US hospitals are using a robot to disinfect all germs and viruses within 15 minutes