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Empty Ebola beds in Liberia pose riddle for health workers
Of the West African countries hit by the 11-month outbreak, Liberia has suffered the most deaths.
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Ebola surging in Sierra Leone amid lack of treatment centres - UN
Lack of food and basic goods is forcing some people to leave quarantine areas.
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Nigeria declared Ebola-free
The West African country is officially Ebola free after a 42-day period with no new cases.
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Ebola death toll reaches 3,091
The World Health Organisation has confirmed the Ebola outbreak death toll has increased to over 3,000.
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Nigeria testing SA national for Ebola
A woman is showing potential symptoms after working in Guinea and Sierra Leone.
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Guinean who brought Ebola to Senegal recovers from virus
The 21-year-old student who arrived from neighbouring Guinea last month.
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Ebola map shows more regions at risk of infection from animals
Scientists have created a new map of places most at risk of an Ebola outbreak.
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'Ebola cases could hit 20,000 in 6 months'
The WHO warned the acceleration of the disease could increase number of cases to 20 000 over six months.
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WHO shuts S Leone lab after worker contracts Ebola
This may hamper efforts to boost the global response to the worst-ever outbreak of the disease.
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WHO urges stiff regulatory curbs on e-cigarettes
The WHO has called for bans on indoor use, advertising and sales to minors.
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Ivory Coast closes western border over Ebola threat
A number of African nations have defied advice from the WHO and put in place restrictions on travel.
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Ebola vaccine will be ready by 2015
WHO says it expects a vaccine to be rushed through the trial process and become available by next year.
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'Ebola an international health emergency'
The WHO says West Africa's Ebola epidemic is an “extraordinary event”.
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Ebola death toll hits 932
The outbreak of the disease has prompted the deployment of troops to quarantine the worst-hit areas.
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SA on high alert to combat Ebola
The Health Department says outbreak response teams are prepared.
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Gaza healthcare services on the brink
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have now entered a fourth day.
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Ebola death toll jumps to 467
The outbreak of the deadly disease is already the largest and deadliest ever according to the WHO.
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WHO: Radical action needed on Ebola
The health body says the Ebola outbreak in Guinea has turned into a cross-border crisis.
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WHO: Global life expectancy rises
Big advances in the battle against infectious diseases have continued to extend life expectancy.
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WHO releases latest teen death stats
The study found traffic accidents, HIV/Aids & suicide are the top three causes of adolescent deaths.
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'Ebola outbreak most challenging ever'
The Ebola outbreak in Guinea has already killed 100 people and crossed into Liberia and Mali.
