Global Health

Dr. Kent Brantly was treated for Ebola at Emory University Hospital after becoming infected at the Monrovia hospital where he worked.

Ebola Evacuees: Who Are They, Where'd They Go, How'd They Fare?

11:40am October 16, 2014

by Nsikan Akpan

They caught the virus. Or had contact with a patient that put them at high risk. And they were flown out of West Africa for treatment — at a cost as high as $200,000 per person.

Ebola Seems To Stay Two Steps Ahead Of Government Response

6:54pm October 15, 2014

by Scott Horsley

The White House abruptly cancelled President Obama's campaign trip on Wednesday so he could hold a meeting on the federal response to Ebola.

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The sign NPR producer Rebecca Hersher saw as she left Liberia to return to the United States.

Live Airport Tweets: An NPR Producer's Irregular Ebola Screenings

10:33am October 15, 2014

by Rebecca Hersher

Airports around the world have begun screening passengers arriving from West Africa for signs of Ebola. But as producer Rebecca Hersher live-tweets, not all of the exams are as strict as promised.

Dr. Patrick Kamara adjusts his goggles on the final day of training and the first "dress rehearsal" before being sent out to Ebola treatment units. The World Health Organization is ramping up to train up to 500 new health workers a week as part of the eff

On Front Lines Against Ebola, Training A Matter Of Life Or Death

7:20pm October 14, 2014

by Jason Beaubien

At least 7,000 health care workers are needed to staff new Ebola treatment centers in Liberia alone. Those doctors, nurses and hygienists must learn how to protect themselves — and how not to panic.

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Neighbors and relatives share food, drink and conversation in Northern Uganda.

Forget Facebook, Abandon Instagram, Move To A Village

2:14pm October 14, 2014

by Diane Cole

People who live in a traditional village — that means a community of about 150 people — are far better off than the rest of us. The author of a new book explains "the village effect."

Breaking The Chains That Bind The Mentally Ill

1:48pm October 14, 2014

by Susan Brink

In low-income countries, a person with schizophrenia might be chained to a tree or to a hospital bed. On World Mental Health Day, WHO is urging an end such practices.

Gordon arranged the photos of some of the kidnapped girls, provided by their families. Top row left to right: Yana Pogu, Rhoda Peters, Saratu Ayuba, Comfort, Bullus, Dorcas Yakubu. Bottom row left to right: Hauwa Mutah, Hajara Isa, Rivkatu Ngalang.'

Photographers Capture The Sorrow And Pain Of Global Girls

10:28am October 14, 2014

by Rena Silverman

For the International Day of the Girl Child, we wanted to bring to light issues that are often hidden from view. So we turned to five photographers who devote much of their time to girls' issues.

Police stand guard outside the apartment of a hospital worker who has tested positive for Ebola in Dallas Sunday. In the background is a yellow barrel used to dispose of hazardous materials.

CDC Cites 'Breach' In Ebola Protocol As Second Texas Case Emerges

7:33pm October 12, 2014

The worker, who helped care for the first patient to die from the Ebola virus in the U.S., reported a low fever Friday night. She is in stable condition; tests confirmed she has Ebola Sunday.

Elliott Adekoya, 31, aka The Milkman, is a DJ at Monrovia's Sky FM radio, pictured here his DJ booth. He is also part of a group of 45 Liberian musicians called the Save Liberia Project. They want to get the word out that Ebola is real, but it is not a de

Liberian Singers Use The Power Of Music To Raise Ebola Awareness

6:52pm October 12, 2014

by Jason Beaubien

Early on in the epidemic, the government and aid agencies commissioned songs that just ended up terrifying people. But the newer songs on the radio are catchy and danceable — as well as informative.

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Health & Safety

'Protocol Breach' Cited In Second Case Of Ebola In Dallas

6:52pm October 12, 2014

by Jeff Brady

Texas health officials have confirmed preliminary tests show a health care worker — who was in contact with the man who died last week of Ebola in Dallas — has been diagnosed with the disease.

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