This infograph provided by AFP shows how the ebola virus attacks the body.
Tag: Ebola virus
Liberia set to be declared Ebola free, ending West African epidemic
Liberia is set to be declared Ebola-free on Thursday (January 14) for the third time in a year as West Africa appears to finally be over the epidemic that left over 11,000 people dead since it began in early 2014. Even though Sierra Leone had the highest number of Ebola cases at 14,122 compared to Liberia’s 10,675, the death toll was highest in Liberia at 4,809, with Guinea registering 2,536 deaths from 3,804 cases, according […]
DOH assures no OFW affected by Ebola
According to a report by the Department of Health, there is still no incident of any overseas Filipino worker who is reported to have contracted the Ebola virus.
Doctor in Mali dies because of Ebola virus
In Mali, a doctor treating Ebola patients have passed away, signalling a graver threat of said virus in the country.
WHO Philippines releases guidlines regarding the Ebola virus
World Health Organization Philippines released guidelines regarding the proper usage of personal protective equipment used to prevent contracting the dreaded Ebola virus.
DFA to raise Alert Level 3 in West Africa
The Department of Foreign Affairs is planning to raise Alert Level 3 in west Africa due to the Ebola virus. Alert Level 3 means voluntary repatriation of OFWs.
President Aquino arrives at Myanmar
President Aquino arrived at Myanmar to attend the ASEAN summit, where other world leaders, most notably United States President Barack Obama, will also attend to discuss issues like the territorial dispute in West Philippine Sea, the Ebola virus and ISIS.
Ilocos Health execs prepare for ebola
SAN FEERNANDO CITY, Nov. 11 (PIA) – The regional health department here is eyeing to put up temporary quarantine facilities for residents suspected to have contracted the ebola virus or those found exhibiting symptoms of the disease. Dr. Myrna Cabotaje, Department of Health director in Region 1, said protocol mandates that ebola suspects must be transferred to the nearest DOH ebola-referral hospitals namely the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, San Lazaro Hospital and Lung Center […]
What you need to know about the Ebola virus disease
The Ebola Virus disease is currently one of the most dreaded viral outbreaks in the world, so it pays to be prepared. Here are some facts about the Ebola virus.
Ebola Virus Outbreak
In August 8, the World Health Organization declared the Ebola virus outbreak as a international health emergency. WHO asked all nations to not ignore this deadly virus. Countries with severe cases of Ebola were affected economically. The Ebola virus allegedly originated from the meat of wild animals, one of this is the fruit bat, that transferred the virus when eaten by humans. The name came from Ebola River in Conga were the first outbreak of […]
North Korea closes its borders due to Ebola
As the Ebola virus continues to spread, an alarmed North Korea closed its borders to avoid the spread of the virus in the country.
Philippine Hospitals Association says that it is not ready to deal with Ebola
Despite the government assurance regarding their preparations for the Ebola virus, the Philippine Hospitals Association admitted that they are not ready for the said virus, with many of their employees being personally afraid of dealing directly with the virus.
