Ebola Virus Replication: New Mechanism Discovered by Scientists in Significant Breakthrough Could Potentially Lead to More Effective Therapies

Medicine & Technology Mar 20, 2024

Scientists have uncovered a key mechanism in Ebola virus replication that could open doors for new and more effective therapies. Read to learn more.

The Ebola Origin in Uganda: Early Symptoms, Signs, and Prevention [An Explainer]

Sep 28, 2022

An ebola outbreak was confirmed by WHO in Uganda. How ebola develops and what are its implications, know the origin and prevention against the virus here, read more!

Ebola Virus Hiding in Brain? New Study Reveals It May Stay There Even Years After Treatment

Feb 10, 2022

Some outbreaks of the Ebola virus in Africa have been associated with persistent infection in patients who had survived past outbreaks, senior author of a recently published paper Xiankun "Kevin" Zeng said.

Scientists Stopped a New Ebola Outbreak From Spreading. Here’s How!

Apr 15, 2021

Scientists carried out unprecedented sequencing of Ebola genomes that helped curb the further spread of the virus.

Ebola in 4 People Returning to the US from West Africa at Low Risk But Are Being Monitored in Oregon

Mar 27, 2021

4 people returning to the US from the West African countries of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Guinea are being monitored by public health officials in Oregon for suspected Ebola virus infection.

7 Cases of the Ebola Virus Confirmed in Guinea

Feb 15, 2021

A leading health official in the West African nation recently said Guinea had entered an "Ebola 'epidemic situation' with seven confirmed cases," including three fatalities.

Ebola Virus Vaccines Will Be Available For Stockpile According to a Vaccine Alliance

Dec 07, 2019

As a precautionary measure, the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization or GAVI announced on Thursday that it would invest $178 million to create a stockpile of 500,000 Ebola virus vaccines.

Congo Says No to Johnson & Johnson's Experimental Vaccine

Jul 19, 2019

DRC's health minister has disapproved the use of the pharmaceutical giant, Johnson & Johnson's, new trial vaccine.

Congo's Ebola Outbreak Death Count Now Over 1000

Jun 03, 2019

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the second biggest Ebola outbreak in the world.

What Experts Doing For Ebola Survivors With High Potential of Blindness

May 18, 2019

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has healthcare professionals worrying about the range of complications, including eye complications.

Researcher Developed a Microfluidic Device to Better Detect Ebola

May 03, 2019

The Ebola RNA in test environments can be detected within five minutes by combining automated sample processing, fluorescence sensing and a unique CRISPR-Cas13a assay originated from a bacterial adaptive immune system

The Medical Response to the Ebola Virus is Being Threatened by Gossip

Apr 20, 2019

The dangerous outbreak continues as rumors undermine the effectiveness of treatments.

Ebola Outbreak in Congo Alarmed Global Health Officials To Control The Virus, Pigs Could Also Be Involved

May 29, 2017

Global Health Officials are working hand in hand with the World Health Organization to control the Ebola outbreak in Congo. Meanwhile, scientists belives that pigs are involved in the Ebola outbreak due to the data gathered.

Ebola Vaccine Set Within A Week For Trial In Congo Outbreak, WHO Says

May 20, 2017

Only the request from the DRC officials is needed by the WHO to deploy the Ebola vaccine. Though the vaccine is still unlicensed, WHO said its ready to be used as a cure for the victims of the Congo outbreak.

Ebola Zaire Outbreak Hits Democratic Republic Of Congo, WHO Confirms

May 15, 2017

A new Ebola Zaire virus hits the DRC. The World Health Organization contains the virus to avoid an epidemic.