Mali Is Worried About Ebola, Quarantines Nearly 100
The virus appears to have taken two new victims in the West African country. The government is stepping up its quarantines and contact tracing to prevent an outbreak.
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Facebook Friends Ebola Relief; Google Searches For Donations
Those who use two of the world's most popular websites can easily donate to charities working to stem Ebola's spread in West Africa. The money will help, but aid groups say awareness is important too.
For Nigerians Fleeing Boko Haram, A Desperate Life On The Run
The Islamist extremists have seized a string of towns in the northeast, displacing hundreds of thousands and creating a humanitarian crisis. Monday's attack on a boys school killed up to 50 students.
A Smartphone Gadget Pumps Up Breast-Milk Banks
Access to breast-milk banks is a problem in the developing world. A smartphone accessory could save lives by allowing health workers to set up mini milk banks anywhere.
Medical Experts Look For New Ways To Test Ebola Drugs
Can you run a clinical trial without a placebo group? That's one of the questions facing researchers in West Africa.
Ebola Is Keeping Kids From Getting Vaccinated In Liberia
The rate for routine vaccinations of babies used to be 97 percent. Now the figure is 27 percent. Blame it on the rippling effects of the outbreak.
Ebola Today Could Mean Illiteracy Tomorrow In West Africa
Millions of children aren't going to school because of Ebola. The fear is that some kids will never return to class. For others, the time off means putting their career dreams on hold.
Suicide Bomber In School Uniform Targets High School
A suicide bomber attacked a secondary school in the violence-torn region of northeast Nigeria. Dozens of students are reported to have been killed.
Bombing At Nigerian High School Kills Dozens
As many as 48 students reportedly died in the attack came during a morning assembly Monday. It's being blamed on the insurgent group Boko Haram.
Hand-Pumped Anesthesia Could Help With Surgeries In The Dark
Across Africa, hospitals are struggling to provide surgery. Doctors, nurses, and even basics like electricity are in short supply. Now Johns Hopkins Medical Center is testing a creative solution.