80 people had contact with US Ebola patient Texas health officials said as many as 80 people were in contact with the Dallas Ebola patient at some point, NBC News reported. News • 03 Oct 14
80 people had contact with US Ebola patient Texas health officials said as many as 80 people were in contact with the Dallas Ebola patient at some point, NBC News reported. News • 03 Oct 14
US Ebola patient had contact with children A man who was diagnosed with the Ebola virus in the US state of Texas came in contact with young children, according to Texas Governor Rick Perry. News • 01 Oct 14
US Ebola patient had contact with children A man who was diagnosed with the Ebola virus in the US state of Texas came in contact with young children, according to Texas Governor Rick Perry. News • 01 Oct 14
Patient diagnosed with Ebola in US A patient has been diagnosed with the deadly Ebola virus in the US, the first diagnosis in the country. News • 01 Oct 14
Patient diagnosed with Ebola in US A patient has been diagnosed with the deadly Ebola virus in the US, the first diagnosis in the country. News • 01 Oct 14
West Africa Ebola death toll passes 3,000 The death toll from an outbreak of Ebola in west Africa has risen to at least 3,091 out of 6,574 probable, suspected and confirmed cases, the World Health Organisation has said. News • 26 Sep 14
West Africa Ebola death toll passes 3,000 The death toll from an outbreak of Ebola in west Africa has risen to at least 3,091 out of 6,574 probable, suspected and confirmed cases, the World Health Organisation has said. News • 26 Sep 14
Obama warns of 'catastrophe' over Ebola US President Barack Obama has said the Ebola outbreak in west Africa "could cause a humanitarian catastrophe across the region" if not stopped. News • 25 Sep 14
Obama warns of 'catastrophe' over Ebola US President Barack Obama has said the Ebola outbreak in west Africa "could cause a humanitarian catastrophe across the region" if not stopped. News • 25 Sep 14
Concern worker dies after showing Ebola symptoms Irish aid agency Concern has announced that one of its staff members has died in Liberia. News • 24 Sep 14
Concern worker dies after showing Ebola symptoms Irish aid agency Concern has announced that one of its staff members has died in Liberia. News • 24 Sep 14
Ebola death toll rises above 2,800 The World Health Organisation has said the deadliest Ebola epidemic ever has now killed 2,811 in west Africa. News • 22 Sep 14
Ebola death toll rises above 2,800 The World Health Organisation has said the deadliest Ebola epidemic ever has now killed 2,811 in west Africa. News • 22 Sep 14
UN says Ebola is threat to international peace The UN Security Council has declared the Ebola outbreak in Africa a "threat to international peace and security" and called on all states to provide urgent resources and assistance to help tackle the crisis. World • 18 Sep 14
UN says Ebola is threat to international peace The UN Security Council has declared the Ebola outbreak in Africa a "threat to international peace and security" and called on all states to provide urgent resources and assistance to help tackle the crisis. World • 18 Sep 14
World Bank warns of economic hit from Ebola The largest-ever outbreak of Ebola could drain billions of dollars from economies in West Africa by the end of next year if the epidemic is not contained, the World Bank said in an analysis today. Business • 17 Sep 14
World Bank warns of economic hit from Ebola The largest-ever outbreak of Ebola could drain billions of dollars from economies in West Africa by the end of next year if the epidemic is not contained, the World Bank said in an analysis today. Business • 17 Sep 14
French MSF worker contracts Ebola in Liberia A French volunteer working for Medecins Sans Frontieres in Liberia has contracted the Ebola virus, the medical charity said in a statement on Wednesday. News • 17 Sep 14
French MSF worker contracts Ebola in Liberia A French volunteer working for Medecins Sans Frontieres in Liberia has contracted the Ebola virus, the medical charity said in a statement on Wednesday. News • 17 Sep 14
3,000 US troops deployed to Ebola affected areas The US is to send 3,000 military personnel to West Africa as part of a major health care training and hygiene programme to tackle Ebola. News • 16 Sep 14
3,000 US troops deployed to Ebola affected areas The US is to send 3,000 military personnel to West Africa as part of a major health care training and hygiene programme to tackle Ebola. News • 16 Sep 14
Obama to ask for $88m to boost anti-Ebola effort President Barack Obama plans to ask US congress to approve his request for $88m (€68m) to fund a major Ebola offensive in West Africa that would include greater military involvement. News • 15 Sep 14
Obama to ask for $88m to boost anti-Ebola effort President Barack Obama plans to ask US congress to approve his request for $88m (€68m) to fund a major Ebola offensive in West Africa that would include greater military involvement. News • 15 Sep 14
Ebola death toll passes 2,400 The death toll from west Africa's Ebola outbreak has risen to more than 2,400 from at least 4,784 cases. News • 12 Sep 14
Ebola death toll passes 2,400 The death toll from west Africa's Ebola outbreak has risen to more than 2,400 from at least 4,784 cases. News • 12 Sep 14
Liberia to be hit by new wave of Ebola cases -WHO Liberia, already hardest-hit by the Ebola epidemic sweeping West Africa, should be prepared for thousands of new cases in coming weeks, the World Health Organization has warned. News • 09 Sep 14
Liberia to be hit by new wave of Ebola cases -WHO Liberia, already hardest-hit by the Ebola epidemic sweeping West Africa, should be prepared for thousands of new cases in coming weeks, the World Health Organization has warned. News • 09 Sep 14
UN vows to stop Ebola virus spreading The United Nations has set a goal of stopping the spread of the deadly Ebola outbreak within the coming six to nine months, UN chief Ban Ki-moon said today. News • 05 Sep 14
UN vows to stop Ebola virus spreading The United Nations has set a goal of stopping the spread of the deadly Ebola outbreak within the coming six to nine months, UN chief Ban Ki-moon said today. News • 05 Sep 14
Ebola death toll at more than 1,900 - WHO The number of deaths from the ebola virus in west Africa has surpassed 1,900, more than all previous outbreaks combined, according the World Health Organisation. News • 04 Sep 14
Ebola death toll at more than 1,900 - WHO The number of deaths from the ebola virus in west Africa has surpassed 1,900, more than all previous outbreaks combined, according the World Health Organisation. News • 04 Sep 14
Guinea confirms further spread of Ebola Guinea's government said that Ebola had spread to a previously unaffected region of the country, as US experts warned that the worst ever outbreak of the deadly virus was spiralling out of control in West Africa. News • 03 Sep 14
Guinea confirms further spread of Ebola Guinea's government said that Ebola had spread to a previously unaffected region of the country, as US experts warned that the worst ever outbreak of the deadly virus was spiralling out of control in West Africa. News • 03 Sep 14
Obama says Ebola could be beaten after MSF warning US President Barack Obama has told west Africans that Ebola could be beaten, but cautioned that it would not be easy to stem the spread of the deadly disease. News • 02 Sep 14
Obama says Ebola could be beaten after MSF warning US President Barack Obama has told west Africans that Ebola could be beaten, but cautioned that it would not be easy to stem the spread of the deadly disease. News • 02 Sep 14
Death toll from Ebola outbreak rises - WHO The death toll from the Ebola outbreak tearing through West Africa has passed the 1,500 mark while the number of cases has soared past 3,000, the World Health Organization has said. News • 28 Aug 14
Death toll from Ebola outbreak rises - WHO The death toll from the Ebola outbreak tearing through West Africa has passed the 1,500 mark while the number of cases has soared past 3,000, the World Health Organization has said. News • 28 Aug 14
WHO shuts laboratory in Sierra Leone over Ebola The World Health Organization said today it had shut a laboratory in Sierra Leone after a health worker there was infected with Ebola. News • 26 Aug 14
WHO shuts laboratory in Sierra Leone over Ebola The World Health Organization said today it had shut a laboratory in Sierra Leone after a health worker there was infected with Ebola. News • 26 Aug 14
Ebola outbreak has killed more than 120 medics More than 120 health workers have died of Ebola across west Africa, the World Health Organization said tonight. News • 25 Aug 14
Ebola outbreak has killed more than 120 medics More than 120 health workers have died of Ebola across west Africa, the World Health Organization said tonight. News • 25 Aug 14
Tests for Ebola on Donegal man are negative Laboratory tests on a man found dead in Donegal have proven negative for the Ebola virus. News • 22 Aug 14
Tests for Ebola on Donegal man are negative Laboratory tests on a man found dead in Donegal have proven negative for the Ebola virus. News • 22 Aug 14
Results expected in suspected Ebola case The test results of a suspected Ebola virus case in Donegal are expected tomorrow evening. News • 22 Aug 14
Results expected in suspected Ebola case The test results of a suspected Ebola virus case in Donegal are expected tomorrow evening. News • 22 Aug 14
Ebola virus causes thousands of trip cancellations Thousands of tourists have cancelled trips to the Africa following the outbreak of Ebola, including destinations thousands of miles from the nearest infected community such as Kenya and South Africa. News • 20 Aug 14
Ebola virus causes thousands of trip cancellations Thousands of tourists have cancelled trips to the Africa following the outbreak of Ebola, including destinations thousands of miles from the nearest infected community such as Kenya and South Africa. News • 20 Aug 14
Air France staff refuse to fly amid Ebola fears Some Air France flight crews are refusing to board planes bound for Guinea, Sierra Leone and Nigeria over fears of the Ebola outbreak. News • 20 Aug 14
Air France staff refuse to fly amid Ebola fears Some Air France flight crews are refusing to board planes bound for Guinea, Sierra Leone and Nigeria over fears of the Ebola outbreak. News • 20 Aug 14
