A new outbreak of the Ebola disease has been detected in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Also, a British medical worker was just flown back from West Africa this Sunday. He is the first Briton to be infected with the Ebola virus during the epidemic. The identity of the Briton has not been disclosed, but the Department of Health declared that he is "not currently seriously unwell". The victim … [Read more...]
The Ebola Virus is Draining Budgets and Stealing Lives
We are undoubtedly facing the worst Ebola outbreak after. It has not only claimed approximately 1200 lives, but it is also draining the finances of affected governments. Sierra Leone is actually using treasury bills to fund the fight against this deadly virus, while companies stop operations at mining sites to protect their workers. At the moment, the World Bank and the African Development Bank … [Read more...]
“Plague Villages” Created in Liberia to Control Ebola Epidemic
The situation in Liberia is getting out of hand. Liberia was forced to quarantine several remote villages at the epicenter of the Ebola Virus in order to contain the virus. This "plague villages" are reminiscent of medieval Europe, where several cities were shut off from the outside world in order to prevent a deadly virus from spreading. The problem is that the "plague villages" are not … [Read more...]
The Ebola Outbreak Forces WHO to Declare Public Health Emergency
The modern world is facing one of the most severe Ebola virus outbreaks in history. Approximately 1000 casualties already reported in West Africa has forced the World Health Organization to declare international public health emergency Friday. This means that it demands an “extraordinary” response from officials. Since the regulations enforcing such alarms were adopted (in 2007), this is the third … [Read more...]
Ebola Claims the Life of Nigerian Nurse
Wednesday was a day of silence when Prof. Chukwu Onyebuchi, the Minister of Health, announced that five Nigerians had been infected with the Ebola Virus. They had contracted the virus from the late Patrick Sawyer. In total, Nigeria has now recorded 7 cases of the disease (including the nurse and the Liberian who are now dead). The other five patients are currently being tested and treated in … [Read more...]
Crucial Days for the U.S. Ebola Virus Patient in Atlanta
The two Americans we infected with the Ebola virus are still not out of the woods. Nancy Writebol will arrive in America to be treated here and Kent Brantly, a doctor, was flown from Liberia to a hospital in Atlanta for treatment. The American man who is now one of three U.S. Ebola virus patients is being treated and monitored in Atlanta, after being flown in from Liberia on Sunday. The doctors … [Read more...]
Ebola is Unlikely to Spread but Scientists are Prepared for it Even if it Does
Kent Brantly, a doctor, was treating Ebola Patients in Monrovia, Liberia when he got infected. On Saturday he was airlifted and taken to a special isolation unit at the Emory University Hospital. Since Saturday, doctors have been monitoring his health and they are optimistic about his recovery. Kent Brantly treating a Liberian patient Health authorities are confident that the virus … [Read more...]
American Ebola Patient “Seems to be Improving”, says the CDC
An American doctor, Kent Brantly, was infected with Ebola. He is the first known Ebola patient in the USA. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) chief, he "seems to be improving". This is encouraging news according to Thomas Frieden. "That is really important and we are hoping he will continue to improve." Thomas Frieden said on CBS Kent Brantly is currently … [Read more...]
An Ebola Outbreak Could be an Imminent Catastrophe According to the WHO
West Africa has already been experiencing a serious outbreak of Ebola, with more than 760 patients that have died from the illness, and the WHO fears that it may already be out of control. However, the head of the World Health Organization said that there may be means of stopping the disease. Margaret Chan discussed the situation with the presidents of the three involved countries, Guinea, … [Read more...]
Ebola Outbreak Declared while the WHO Launches a $100 Million Initiative
Since the Ebola outbreak began in February, 729 people have died out of the total of 1323 that were infected. As a result, the World Health Organization has decided to launch a $100 million response plan meant to combat the deadly outbreak that is wreaking havoc throughout West Africa. The United Nations agency declared that on Friday, Margaret Chan, World Health Organization Director General, … [Read more...]