Rebuilding after Ebola
Lessons learnt after the Ebola outbreak in three African countries Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea.
Sat Apr 18 2015
Scientists trace Ebola outbreak to a tree where children play
According to research published Tuesday by the Robert Koch-Institute, fruit bats are almost certainly to blame for the current Ebola outbreak, which has claimed 7,800 lives so far.
Wed Dec 31 2014
TIME Magazine's Person of the Year 2014
TIME magazine selected Ebola fighters, who fought to contain the deadliest Ebola outbreak in history, as its 2014 Person of the Year.
Thu Dec 11 2014
Malaria deaths halved since 2000, Ebola risks gains: WHO
The number of people dying from malaria has almost halved since 2000, although progress in west Africa risks being reversed by the Ebola outbreak, the World Health Organization said Tuesday.
Tue Dec 09 2014
Africa sets up $28 million Ebola crisis fund
The African Union, African Development Bank and regional business leaders have set up a crisis fund to help areas hit by the Ebola outbreak, the AU said in a statement.
Mon Nov 10 2014
Fear grows in US following first diagnosed Ebola case
Assurances from US health officials that there is almost no chance of a US Ebola outbreak are doing little to allay Americans' fears, days after the first domestic case was diagnosed.
Mon Oct 06 2014
Obama says 'not enough' done to battle Ebola
The US President says that not enough was being done to tackle the deadly Ebola outbreak in West Africa and called for more international aid.
Thu Sep 25 2014
Countries scramble to make up for 'precious time' lost in Ebola fight
The EU urged the international community to boost aid to make up for "precious time" lost in the response to west Africa's deadly Ebola outbreak.
Tue Sep 16 2014
UN to feed up to one million people hit by Ebola
The United Nations is to step up food aid to reach up to a million people affected by the Ebola outbreak wreaking havoc in west Africa, the World Food Programme (WFP) said Friday.
Sat Aug 16 2014
Ebola declared as public health emergency
Fear grows as the World Health Organisation declared the Ebola outbreak an international public health emergency.
Fri Aug 08 2014
Ebola death toll reaches 932: WHO
The death toll in West Africa's Ebola outbreak has hit 932, with the number of cases surpassing 1,700, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
Wed Aug 06 2014
World Ebola fears grow with Europe and Asia on alert
Fears that the west African Ebola outbreak could spread to other continents grew on Wednesday with European and Asian countries on alert.
Wed Jul 30 2014
Three deaths in new Ebola outbreak in Uganda
At least three people are confirmed to have died from Ebola haemorrhagic fever since last month, Uganda's Health Ministry reported.
Fri Nov 16 2012
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024