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China Vows to Support 3 African Nations’ Post-Ebola Recovery

China Vows to Support African Countries' Post-Ebola Recovery

Aug 11, 2015 09:57 AM EDT

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday completed a three-day tour of West African countries most affected by the recent outbreak of the Ebola virus. During his short trip, Wang assessed the state of the national healthcare systems of Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea. He said China is willing to support the post-Ebola recovery of these nations as she had readily provided support during the fight against the deadly virus.

After Surviving Ebola, Patients Suffer Pains and Eye Ailments

Benjie Batanes |

Aug 08, 2015 08:12 AM EDT

Many Africans, who survived the deadly Ebola, now have to contend with prolonged pains in their joints. The World Health Organization announced on Friday that Ebola survivors also face the possibility of going blind due to serious inflammation in their eyes.

Ebola UPDATE: Deadly Virus Re-Emerges In Liberia; Sparks Fears Over Outbreak Resurgence

KJ Belonio |

Jul 16, 2015 03:22 PM EDT

Two months after Liberia was declared virus-free, Ebola re-emerged in one of the three worst-struck nations in West Africa. Based on the data provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), a total of 30 confirmed cases were documented in the past weeks — 3 in Liberia, 18 in Guinea and 9 in Sierra Leone. Now, the number of cases in Liberia has risen to 6.

Ebola Vaccine Developed? Possible Cure Treats Virus In Monkeys

KJ Belonio |

Jul 14, 2015 11:35 AM EDT

The dreaded Ebola virus is not just an extremely fatal type of virus that can affect humans. It also has no cure and no real vaccine. But based on a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, a new type of vaccine, which can be inhaled to activate immune cells, can provide protection against the Ebola virus.

Ebola UPDATE: UN Pledges $3.4B To Rebuild Health Systems, Economies Of Outbreak Areas

KJ Belonio |

Jul 11, 2015 04:42 PM EDT

Last year, West Africa was devastated with the largest and worst outbreak ever experienced globally — the Ebola epidemic. Now, the three worst-struck nations: Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone have eradicated the deadly virus and are starting to rebuild their health systems and economies shattered by the Ebola outbreak.

Liberia Overcomes Ebola Epidemic, WHO Declares African Nation Free From Deadly Virus

Staff Writer |

May 11, 2015 08:47 AM EDT

After weeks of no Ebola cases, World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that Liberia is now free from Ebola virus. There are no new reports of Ebola cases for the last 42 days which shows that they are able to stop the virus from spreading in the country.

China Sends 260 Army Medics to Fight Ebola in West Africa

Cory Doyle |

Nov 15, 2014 03:37 PM EST

The People's Liberation Army of China (PLA) is sending military medical teams consisting of a total of 260 soldiers to West Africa to help in the fight against Ebola.

China To Deploy 1,000 Medical Workers To West Africa To Combat Ebola

Bianca Ortega |

Nov 06, 2014 02:38 AM EST

China announced its plans to deploy 1,000 medical staff and public health experts to West Africa and other countries afflicted by the deadly Ebola virus to help combat the outbreak.

North Korea Implements Mandatory Ebola Quarantine For All Incoming Travelers

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 31, 2014 02:26 AM EDT

North Korea joined the bandwagon of countries panicked by the Ebola crisis, with the reclusive nation reportedly implementing mandatory quarantines for people entering from any place.

This undated image provided by University of Texas at Arlington shows Kaci Hickox.

State Officials to Take Nurse to Court for Refusing 21-Day Ebola Quarantine

Cory Doyle |

Oct 30, 2014 04:32 PM EDT

A Maine nurse who was treating Ebola patients in West Africa continues to refuse any participation involved with the strict Ebola 21-day quarantine that was put forth by state officials.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power

Anti-Ebola Efforts In Liberia Still Has Long Way To Go -U.S. Envoy

Ren Benavidez |

Oct 29, 2014 12:03 AM EDT

United States ambassador Samantha Power said Tuesday that Liberia is beginning to see the result of efforts to combat the Ebola outbreak, but it will still take years before the fight is won.

Sierra Leone Condemns Australia’s Visa Ban

Ren Benavidez |

Oct 28, 2014 10:10 PM EDT

Sierra Leone expressed its disapproval of Australia's travel ban from people coming from the Ebola-ridden countries in West Africa, saying that the move was not only discriminatory, but was also counterproductive.

CDC Issues New Ebola Guidelines In Response to Quarantine Measures

Cory Doyle |

Oct 28, 2014 03:52 PM EDT

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a new set of guidelines to go by when dealing with people at risk of catching the Ebola virus, in which they hope states will follow.

A nurse who arrived Friday in Newark after working with Ebola patients in Africa tested negative for the virus but is to remain under quarantine at University Hospital.

Ebola Medical Worker Undergoes 21-Day Quarantine in New Jersey

Cory Doyle |

Oct 25, 2014 05:31 PM EDT

The New York City area has implemented new strict measures involving the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Any "high-risk" travelers from Liberia, Sierra Leone or Guinea arriving in New York must undergo a mandatory quarantine for 21 days.