Second American infected with Ebola

While stating that people who die from Ebola should be promptly and safely buried, WHO? notes that cremation, which is the application of high temperature to reduce bodies to basic chemical components (ashes),? is ideal  A second American aid worker in Liberia has tested positive for Ebola, according to the Christian humanitarian group she works … Read more

Ebola now taking toll on doctors

In March we warned that the deadly Ebola virus, which kills upwards of 85% of its victims, was spreading at an alarming pace in West Africa. It was so serious that governments in the region had locked down their borders. MONROVIA, Liberia – A health official says a senior doctor working at Liberia's largest hospital … Read more

Ebola virus kills top doctor, infects US doctor

It's gone from bad (Mapping Africa's "Totally Out Of Control" Ebola Epidemic) to worse, (Head Doctor Fighting Africa's "Out Of Control" Ebola Epidemic Contracts The Virus), to much worse (Liberian Man Tested For Ebola In  The World Health Organisation notes that cremation is ideal for safe disposal of bodies of persons who die during outbreaks … Read more

Ebola: A swift, effective and bloody killer

When Abdullah D. saw a doctor in the hospital close to his home in Conakry in late March 2014, he had high fever, headaches and felt very weak. The doctor immediately called in the infectious disease experts who arranged for Abdullah to be admitted to DAKAR, Senegal — An outbreak of Ebola in West Africa … Read more