WATCH: The Boy Who Danced In The Face Of Ebola
A nugget of joy in the battle against Ebola: A little boy infected with the virus dances his way through treatment — and he's really good.
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Inside An Ebola Kit: A Little Chlorine And A Lot Of Hope
The Ebola epidemic is growing exponentially. And clinics don't have space for patients. So the U.S. government is giving families kits for treating people at home. Will this help slow the epidemic?
Sierra Leone: Where Colin Powell Felt His Roots
The West African nation is in the news today because of the tragic Ebola outbreak. It once played a part in another tragedy: the U.S. slave trade.
Will Obama's Plan Bring The Ebola Outbreak Under Control?
The ambitious scope of the intervention has impressed aid workers, who have been crying for help for months. But the plan will need to be implemented quickly to get ahead of the spread of infections.
In Sierra Leone, A Lockdown ... Or A Time To Reflect?
Sierra Leoneans scramble for supplies as a three-day, countrywide lockdown approaches. International medical professionals doubt the move will do much to halt the spread of Ebola.
The Insights Of An Ebola Doctor Who Became A Patient
Dr. Kent Brantly, an American Ebola survivor, tells NPR what it was like to suffer from the deadly and "humiliating" disease.
What The U.S. Has Given To Fight Ebola, From Thermometers To Soap
U.S. aid is beginning to flow into the countries fighting the deadly virus. But while protective equipment and food supplies are vital, what's really needed now are health workers.
More Birthdays For Kids Under 5 Around The World
The number of deaths of children under 5 has dropped by 49 percent since 1990. There are many reasons why, from better vaccines and health workers to "kangaroo mother care."
U.S. To Send 3,000 Troops To West Africa To Aid In Ebola Epidemic
On Tuesday, President Obama announced that the U.S. will send more military personnel and resources to Africa to fight the deadly virus.
Ebola Outbreak Presents Special Challenges For U.S. Military
On Tuesday, President Obama announced a larger U.S. response to the Ebola outbreak that will put 3,000 troops on the front line. What can the military can provide and how quickly they can do it?