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First major trials of Ebola vaccine begins in Liberia
The first large-scale human trials of two experimental vaccines against Ebola virus has begun in Liberia’s capital Monrovia. With help of these vaccines, scientists are aiming to immunise more than 30,000 volunteers, including front-line health workers in Liberia. These trials ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
WHO approves use of experimental drug ZMapp against Ebola Virus
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved the use of drug ZMapp to combat Ebola spread as the death count surged. The WHO decision comes after a US firm Mapp Biopharmaceutical supplied ZMapp to treat two US health workers who ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Ebola is a Public Health Emergency: WHO
The emergency committee of the World Health Organization has unanimously agreed to proclaim the Ebola virus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. As per the UN body, the possible outcomes of further international spread are particularly serious in view of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
ZMapp: Experimental drug to treat Ebola infected U.S. Aid Workers
A small biotech company Mapp Biopharmaceutical Inc. based in San Diego-based has provided an experimental Ebola treatment for two Americans infected with the deadly virus in Liberia. The biotechnology drug, produced with tobacco plants, appears to be working. The company ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Sierra Leone President declared public health emergency to curb Ebola disease
President of Sierra Leone Ernest Bai Koroma proclaimed a public health emergency in Sierra Leone to control the deadly Ebola outbreak. Ebola has so far caused death of around 233 in Sierra Leone. According to the UN data, 729 people ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Ebola virus kills over 300 in West Africa: WHO
As per World Health Organization (WHO), the deadly Ebola virus has killed 337 people in West Africa so far. The region has reported 14 deaths and 47 new cases. Guinea is worst-hit with 264 Ebola-related deaths. In Sierra Leone, there have ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
Category: Places in News Current Affairs