EVD

Newly-developed experimental Ebola vaccine found to be safe in humans!

Only mild to moderate side-effects were seen, with only three severe reactions, including headache, diarrhoea and fatigue, which were completely resolved, the researchers said.

Jun 19, 2017, 13:17 PM IST

Two-part vaccine regimen to fight Ebola may offer a year's protection

 The trial, conducted by Matthew D. Snape of the University of Oxford and colleagues, enrolled healthy participants aged 18-50 years in Britain.

Mar 15, 2017, 15:57 PM IST

Semen of Ebola's male survivors can carry the deadly virus for more than a year!

Unprotected sexual intercourse was strongly suspected in the transmission of Ebola virus disease from a male survivor… to his female partner.

Feb 21, 2017, 17:18 PM IST

Horse antibodies for Ebola infection: Effective, economical treatment developed

The post-exposure treatment made with antibodies from horses could be used in the next Ebola outbreak.

Feb 07, 2017, 13:16 PM IST

Ebola no longer poses global health risk: WHO

The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

Mar 30, 2016, 21:04 PM IST