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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
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf honored with Indira Gandhi Peace Prize
Indian President Pranab Mukherjee conferred the Indira Gandhi peace prize on Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in recognition of her inspiring efforts for ensuring the return of peace, democracy, development, security and order in Liberia and for her strong interest ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News