Benin: UN agencies, gov’t battle to eradicate Lassa fever
As the world ramps up its fight against the Zika virus, Benin is battling to contain a growing outbreak of Lassa fever. The epidemic has […]
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WHO officially declares Guinea Ebola-free
Guinea has been declared free of Ebola by the World Health Organisation, prompting nationwide celebrations tinged with sadness over thousands of lives that the virus […]
Over 10 million Ethiopians to go hungry in 2016
More than 10 million Ethiopians will need food aid in 2016, due to the worst drought in decades, officials and aid groups in the Horn […]
Sierra Leone: No new Ebola case in a week, WHO
The World Health Organization said on Monday that Sierra Leone has not recorded any new case of Ebola since last week; a first since the […]
Guinea begins Ebola vaccine trial
A voluntary trial of an Ebola vaccine has begun in Guinea on Wednesday amid fears of violent reactions from communities fearful about healthcare workers’ intentions […]
Guinea: President Conde seeks IMF Ebola compensation
President Alpha Conde of Guinea has said that he is not worried about the upcoming presidential elections because he is focused on overcoming Ebola which […]
Madagascar: Power cuts forces government resignation
Prime Minister Roger Kolo of Madagascar has resigned together with his ministers after frustrations started to rise in the country over regular power cuts and […]
Liberia: President Ambitions Zero New Cases by December 25
Liberia has renewed its determination to fight the Ebola virus as President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf said in a radio address that the goal is not […]