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(Editor’s note: This is the statement of the World Health Organization declaring Nigeria Ebola-free.) The Ebola virus was introduced into Nigeria on 20 July when an infected Liberian man arrived by aeroplane into Lagos, Africa’s most populous city. The man, who died in hospital 5 days later, set off a chain of transmission that infected a total of 19 people, of whom 7 died. According to WHO recommendations, the end of an Ebola virus disease […]
The Senate Committee on Health is set to meet to ascertain the country’s preparedness regarding Ebola.
Twitter allows its users to play podcasts, music and other audio clips direct from their timelines and message feeds through its partnership with SoundCloud.
Soccer star David Beckham is pitching in the fight against the Ebola outbreak with two public service videos.
A wearable device that sets off an alarm in case of a fall assures the elderly that emergency services will be contacted immediately when an accident happens.
In its latest unveiling event, Apple reveals a slimmer iPad and iPad mini.
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon appealed for more funds that will beuilized in the fight against Ebola.
Although the government already made a statement that it will not send health workers to west Africa, the Department of Health, together with the World Health Organization conducted specialized training to counter the dreaded Ebola virus.
Good news for animal lovers, and bird-watching enthusiasts! To celebrate the migratory season, Haribon Foundation is holding a special event at the Rizal Park! Register at: www.bit.ly/bkf2014
The World Health Organization estimated 10, 000 new cases of Ebola infection every week.
(Courtesy NASA features) — The Expedition 41 crew of the International Space Station geared up Tuesday for a pair of spacewalks. Two NASA astronauts wrapped up final preparations to head outside Wednesday and replace a power regulator, while two of their Russian colleagues checked out spacesuits for an Oct. 22 excursion. Flight Engineers Reid Wiseman and Barry Wilmore spent most of the day completing preparations for their 6 ½-hour spacewalk slated to begin around 8:20 […]
(Courtesy World Health Organization features) — Eight weeks ago, when Dr Peter Clement arrived in Lofa County, Liberia, from WHO’s office in Monrovia, 20-30 patients were coming to the Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) hospital with Ebola-like symptoms every day. People living in the community were afraid, civil unrest was simmering, and ambulance and health workers were being targeted. WHO/C. Black Against United Nations security advice, Dr Clement travelled 12 hours over dirt roads to Lofa, […]
