Dr. Kent Brantly: Lessons Learned From Fighting Ebola
"We run the risk of going from hysteria to a sense of indifference," says the now-recovered physician. "And I think that is even more dangerous than our fear."
Africa
Endless Ebola Epidemic? That's The 'Risk We Face Now,' CDC Says
Dr. Thomas Frieden visits West Africa this week to assess the fight against Ebola. His goal? Figure out how to keep the disease from turning into a permanent problem.
Gritty Ganta: The Liberian Town That Can't Catch A Break
Bedraggled Ganta sprawls over red-dirt hills. Buildings destroyed in the civil war have not been rebuilt. And now the border town is suffering again in the battle against Ebola.
Mali: 4 Al-Qaida Linked Militants Swapped For French Hostage
Mali's justice minister says Serge Lazarevic, released earlier this week, was freed as part of the deal. But Paris has refused to confirm any such agreement.
A Michel Du Cille Disciple Remembers His Late, Great Boss
NPR's Ben de la Cruz worked for du Cille at the Washington Post. Stunned by the news of the photographer's death in Liberia, de la Cruz tells what he learned from the man with the gentle soul.
A Liberian Prof Doesn't Like What He's Seeing On The News Blackboard
Samuel Gbarzeki is one of the many Liberians who stop by the Daily Talk blackboard to check out the news. The English professor has a lot to say about the latest headlines.
Liberia's Daily Talk: All The News That Fits On A Blackboard
It's one of Liberia's most popular news sources, with updates on everything from Ebola to politics. The plywood newsboard on a busy Monrovia sidewalk is the brainchild of journalist Alfred Sirleaf.
Medical Mystery: Why Did Ebola Pop Up In A Remote Mining District?
Just over a week ago, officials in Sierra Leone noticed data suggesting an ominous trend: Ebola suddenly seemed to be spreading in Kono District, a land of towering mountains and muddy diamond mines.
Remembering Michel Du Cille: Photos Of Sorrow And Triumph In Liberia
The three-time Pulitzer winner died Thursday while on assignment in Liberia for The Washington Post. Regarding those tough assignments, du Cille always emphasized compassion and dignity.
World's Slow Response To Ebola Leaves Sierra Leone Villages Scrambling
With the number of new infections reaching a record high, there's no time to wait for international aid to build perfect Ebola treatment centers. So village leaders are making do with what they have.