The Election Day Ebola Quiz: Match The Politician And The Quote
It seems that every politician has an opinion about the virus. Do you know which public figure made which statement?
Global Health
It Turns Out That Fighting Polio Is Good Training To Fight Ebola
Nigeria knows how to beat back polio. And that's helped in the battle against Ebola. But other West African countries are struggling to beat the deadly virus — and neglecting anti-polio efforts.
How Liberia Is Starting To Beat Ebola, With Fingers Crossed
There's potentially some good news about Ebola: While cases are still rising in Sierra Leone, the outbreak shows signs of slowing in Liberia. Communities are banding together to get Ebola out.
Ebola Design Challenge Says Yes To The Wedding Dress Designer
There were engineers. And virologists. And one wedding dress designer. Together, they're trying to devise a better design for protective gear worn by health workers in the Ebola ward.
When A Loved One Has Ebola, How Can You Reach Out Without Touching?
A hug, a back rub, holding hands — all these shows of compassion are dangerous when the patient has Ebola. Is there any way to make up for the loss of the ability to touch?
As Epidemic In Liberia Slows, Burying Bodies Remains A Challenge
The aid group Global Communities, which has been organizing safe burial teams for the bodies of Ebola victims in Liberia, says it has seen the number of deaths flatten off.
She Lost Her Fiance To Ebola But Found A New Mission
Decontee Davis survived Ebola, but her fiance died of the virus. Now she is working with children whose parents have had the disease — and spreading the word that early treatment is critical.
'Ebola Is Real': Group Works Beyond Government In Sierra Leone
NPR's Scott Simon talks to John Caulker, executive director of the non profit Fambul Tok. His group has been working outside the government to contain the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone.
U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power Sees Signs Of Hope In West Africa
After a four-day visit to Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone, she reports progress — along with the need for continued support.
Why My Grandma Never Had A Pap Smear
Women in the developing world may never be tested for cervical cancer. Clinics are far away, cultural biases may keep them away. Now an inexpensive test lets them do it themselves.