Sierra Leone Puts North On Lockdown Amid Ebola Spread
The country that has been hardest-hit by the ongoing outbreak of the deadly virus, has shut down shops, markets and most travel in the north.
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Christmas In Liberia: Ebola Fears, No Snow, Holiday Spirit
The deadly virus has cast a shadow over the country. Nonetheless, many Liberians are determined to have a happy Christmas and a hopeful new year.
U.N. Reports More Than 7,000 Ebola Deaths Since March
The World Health Organization has added nearly 400 more deaths from the current outbreak since its last report earlier this week.
The Africa I Know Isn't The Africa In The Headlines Today
In 1990, our commentator visited Africa and fell in love with the energy and dreams of its people. Today he sees a land full of promise. But Ebola has revived the image of Africa in chaos.
Is Your State Ready For The Next Infectious Outbreak? Probably Not
Public health has a way of slipping off the radar when people aren't scared about Ebola or anthrax. But that doesn't mean the threats go away. And most states aren't prepared for the next one.
A Nurse's Desperate Plea: Show Me The Ebola Money
Patients escape. Long gloves, chlorine and toilets are in short supply. Despite promises of international aid, the essentials of medical care are still missing at one Sierra Leone treatment center.
A Game Of Ludo Helps Liberians Catch A Break From Ebola
The fast-paced board game — it's a lot like Parcheesi — offers a way to escape the stress of life in the Ebola zone.
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."
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.