How A Drunken Chipmunk Voice Helps Send A Public Service Message
First you get a crazy message from a friend. Then you get a not-so-crazy message that could help you find a job or fight a disease.
Guinea
As Ebola Crisis Ebbs, Aid Agencies Turn To Building Up Health Systems
The virus is largely contained in Liberia. But an already-fragile health care system has been devastated. Crucially important workers have died. Will the world pay attention — and pitch in?
A Year Of Ebola: Memorable Moments From Our Reporters' Notebooks
They remember an early survivor, the crying child, the teenager who wouldn't give up, the woman who had only bananas to eat, people shaking hands again despite the risks.
Guinea's Grand Imam Pulls No Punches In His Ebola Message
Religious leaders must play a role in stopping the outbreak in this West African country, the cleric says. And that will mean changing not only attitudes but funeral practices.
American Millennial Missionary In Guinea Isn't Scared Off By Ebola
Luke Whitworth, 23, came to Guinea from South Carolina 13 months ago. That's when the outbreak there began. His sponsoring group gave him the option to leave — but he's determined to stay.
School's Back On In Guinea: Reading, Writing, Temperature-Taking
Ebola brought education to a halt in the country. This week, school doors reopened. Some parents are a little nervous about possible health risks. And some kids are actually glad to be back!
Countdown To Zero: Guinea's Campaign To Conquer Ebola In 60 Days
With cheerleaders and pompoms, the government is urging people to knock out Ebola by mid-March.
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.
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.
Boredom On The Border Between Liberia And Guinea
To stop the spread of Ebola, Liberia shut down its border crossings to Guinea. That might have been wise from a medical point of view, but it's bad for the economy — and the restless residents.