Ebola

Guinea celebrates with song as victory over Ebola nears

 Thousands of Guineans have celebrated the country reaching the final stages of the battle with the deadly Ebola epidemic at a concert featuring artists from across Africa.

Sep 27, 2015, 04:22 AM IST

Chip-based tech offers reliable, fast, accurate Ebola detection

Newly developed chip-based technology that enables reliable direct detection of Ebola virus can help doctors contain future outbreaks.

Sep 26, 2015, 16:25 PM IST

Chip-based method enables reliable Ebola virus detection

 In a pioneering feat, a team of US researchers has developed chip-based technology for reliable detection of Ebola virus and other viral pathogens.

Sep 25, 2015, 18:25 PM IST

New Ebola death in SLeone dims optimism for epidemic's end

A 16-year-old girl in Sierra Leone has died from Ebola, dealing a blow to optimism that the west African country has finally turned the page on the devastating epidemic.

Sep 15, 2015, 00:18 AM IST

National Homeopathy meet in Kerala on Sunday

 Scientists, doctors and researchers are set to participate in a day-long national Homeopathy Convention to be held here on Sunday.

Sep 12, 2015, 19:26 PM IST

Super-sensitive Ebola test could curb disease spread

A new Ebola test which is not only easier to use but also 100 times more sensitive than a test currently in use could help curb the spread of the disease in western Africa.

Sep 10, 2015, 17:43 PM IST

Ebola cost to W Africa economy could top $32 bn: World Bank

The deadly Ebola epidemic could deal a $32 billion-plus blow to the West African economy over the next year if officials cannot get it under control, the World Bank warned Wednesday.

Oct 08, 2014, 18:48 PM IST