Ebola virus
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda an international emergency
The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda an international emergency, citing risks of cross-border spread.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak contained, health officials declare
Three confirmed deaths from Marburg virus in Ethiopia, three more suspected
Global health bodies launch new vaccine scheme
Liberia thanks Israel for helping to wipe out its Ebola outbreak
Visiting Liberian senate president says his nation has great admiration for Israel and “can learn much from you in the fields of innovation, technology, agriculture and medical research.”
Don’t wake the sleeping virus
A new model allows scientists to test drugs and develop therapies to prevent viruses that target the human nervous system.
Ebola death toll nears 7,000 in West Africa
The death toll has jumped by over 1,000 since November 26 alone, according to the World Health Organization.
Matters of life and death
Watch: Israel sending Ebola field hospital and staff to Africa
The delivery, which is expected to be shipped from Israel to Sierra Leon, Liberia and Guinea, includes six cargo containers of specialist equipment to set up the hospitals.
Israelis Not Intimidated by Global Challenges
Q&A with Ebola expert: Israel 'well equipped' to deal with disease
Israeli doctor tells "Post" though there's no guarantee against Ebola entering country, response would be swift: "no cause for public alarm."
BGU Ebola researcher: Lack of developed world interest in Ebola delayed work on vaccine
“Current experimental vaccines will likely enter the market at a time that the current epidemic is in the process of burning out,” the researcher predicted.
David Sheen knows what it takes to demonize Israel
Pastor warns Ebola is God's Punishment for Obama dividing Jerusalem
The director of Christians United for Israel also cited America's economic crisis as punishment for Obama's shortcomings.