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China aims to aid in Africa-affected nation's recovery in post-Ebola era

African Nations Thank China for Efforts in Post-Ebola Era

Jan 04, 2016 02:47 PM EST

During the Ebola outbreak in West Africa in 2014, China lent a helping hand in fighting the virus. Now that the epidemic has been defeated, China is still coordinating with Africa to realize development as well as to lessen poverty problems.

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

China Vows to Support African Countries' Post-Ebola Recovery

Kwao Peppeh |

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.

WHO: Ebola Cases Now at 10,000

Danielle Austria |

Oct 25, 2014 03:19 PM EDT

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports on Saturday that Ebola cases have now gone up the 10,000 mark and the mortality rate is getting closer to 50%.

NYC Doctor Tests Positive for Ebola

Marc Maligalig |

Oct 23, 2014 09:57 PM EDT

Craig Spencer, a 33-year-old volunteer of the Doctors Without Borders movement, tested positive for Ebola.

Nigerian port health official uses a thermometer on a worker at the arrivals hall of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

Travelers from Ebola-Effected Countries Undergo U.S. Flight Restrictions

Cory Doyle |

Oct 21, 2014 05:33 PM EDT

Health authorities are still having a very difficult time trying to contain and control the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.

U.S. Organizing Rapid-Response Ebola Team

Marc Maligalig |

Oct 15, 2014 07:40 AM EDT

Dr. Thomas Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, acknowledged lapses in the treatment of the Liberian man infected with the virus.

U.S. Airlines to Enforce Stronger Screening Protocols for Flights To and From Ebola-Stricken Countries

Erika Villanueva |

Oct 07, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama revealed on Monday that his administration is developing a new screening scheme for airline passengers entering and exiting the nation as well as West African countries.

Ebola Cases Could Hit 20,000 By November, Outbreak May Last For Years --WHO

Kristina Fernandez |

Sep 23, 2014 04:44 AM EDT

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned Tuesday that in six weeks, the Ebola outbreak in West Africa could infect 20,000 people and might become a permanent condition if better control measures are not implemented.

U.S. To Begin Ebola Vaccine Testing; Next Week

Cory Doyle |

Aug 28, 2014 03:31 PM EDT

Early next week, researchers are to begin testing humans with a highly experimental vaccine to prevent the spread of the deadly Ebola virus. Prior texting of this particular vaccine is extremely minimal.

Healthcare workers react as they prepare isolation and treatment areas for their Ebola, hemorrhagic fever operations, in Gueckedou, Guinea, on Friday, March 28, 2014.

Ebola Outbreak Causes Kenya to Close Borders

Cory Doyle |

Aug 16, 2014 03:55 PM EDT

Due to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, Kenya has implemented precaution measures that will officially close its borders temporarily from any entry of travelers that have visited the countries of Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone.

Algeria's Sofiane Feghouli (front L) and Togo's Alaixys Romao battle for the ball during their African Nations Cup Group D soccer match in Rustenburg January 26, 2013.

Togo Requests Soccer Match out of Ebola-Hit Guinea

Jin Tuliao |

Aug 12, 2014 05:02 AM EDT

Togo soccer federation asked to African soccer confederation to move the soccer match qualifier out of Ebola-hit Guinea.

WHO: Ebola Now A Global Emergency

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 08, 2014 07:25 AM EDT

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in West Africa as a global health emergency after the death toll reached almost 1,000 and called on international organizations to cooperate on efforts to stop its spread.

West African Leaders Discuss ‘Regionalized Strategy’ To Contain Ebola

Christl Leong |

Aug 01, 2014 04:54 PM EDT

Leaders of the three most ravaged nations of the Ebola outbreak - Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone - are set to meet on Guinea's capital Conakry on Friday in a concerted effort to contain the spread of the virus.

U.S. Warns Against Non-Essential Travel to Ebola-Affected Countries

Andy Vitalicio |

Jul 31, 2014 10:33 PM EDT

The U.S. government has advised its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to three countries in west Africa that have been hit by an outbreak of Ebola.

Top Ebola Doctor In Sierra Leone Dies From Virus

Bianca Ortega |

Jul 30, 2014 07:25 AM EDT

Sheik Umar Khan, a top Ebola doctor in Sierra Leone, died on Tuesday after he got infected in one of the worst outbreaks of the virus in recent history.

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