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Red Cross Admits $6 Million Fraud During Ebola Crisis
The Red Cross has uncovered several cases of fraud by officials during efforts to combat the Ebola outbreak that struck West Africa in 2014-2016, estimating losses of $6 million (5.2 million euros).
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White House, House Republicans Spar Over Zika, Ebola Funding
The White House said on Friday that it would be "profoundly unwise" to plow money set aside for Ebola-related projects into research and mitigation efforts for the mosquito-borne Zika virus as several top Republican lawmakers have requested.
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Sierra Confirms New Ebola Case, Second In Less Than A Week
Sierra Leone confirmed a new case of Ebola on Wednesday, its second in less than a week, marking a further setback in efforts to end a two-year West African epidemic that has killed more than 11,300 people.
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Indian Scientist Appointed to High-Level Panel on Health
An eminent Indian scientist has been named by UN Chief Ban Ki-moon to a high-level panel on health technology, innovation, and access, in an effort to escalate investments in research and development for diseases where financial returns are not guaranteed.
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Ebola Could be Defeated by Year's End: WHO
The Ebola epidemic in West Africa could be completely over by the end of the year if efforts to root out new cases are kept up, the WHO chief said Thursday.
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Ebola Threat to Guinea Bissau Rises as Border zone Heats up
Violent protests against Ebola controls in a north Guinea town have prompted the Red Cross to withdraw workers, undermining efforts to stop the spread of Ebola into neighbouring Guinea Bissau.
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Ebola Cases Fall in West Africa, But Challenges Remain, Says WHO
West Africa recorded 128 new confirmed cases of Ebola in the week to February 15, the first decrease in three weeks, but resistance in some communities threatened efforts to end the epidemic, the World Health Organisation said on Wednesday.
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Sierra Leone Goes Door-to-Door to Fight Ebola
Sierra Leone launched a two-week door-to-door search on Wednesday for Ebola patients as part of sweeping efforts to stem the spread of the virus in the west of the country.
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Red Cross Ebola Teams in Guinea Attacked 10 Times a Month
Red Cross teams in Ebola-hit Guinea have been attacked on average 10 times a month over the past year, the charity said on today, warning that the violence was hampering efforts to contain the disease.
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Ebola Vaccines Trial Starts in Liberia
A large-scale human trial of two potential Ebola vaccines got under way in Liberia's capital Monday, part of a global effort to prevent a repeat of the epidemic that has now claimed nearly 9,000 lives in West Africa.
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War, Ebola, Elections Top Agenda for African Union Summit
Conflict in Africa, especially the violence of Nigeria's Boko Haram insurgents, and efforts to stem Ebola will top the agenda as African leaders gather for their annual summit this week.
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Cash Crunch, Rains Could Thwart Ebola Efforts in West Africa: WHO
Halting the spread of Ebola in West Africa will depend on mobilising funds and aid workers before the rainy season hits in April-May, otherwise it could up to take a year, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Friday.
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Ebola Ebbing in West Africa but Vigilance Needed: WHO
The Ebola epidemic in West Africa appears to be ebbing, with fewer than 150 cases reported in the past week, but efforts must be pursued to stamp out the deadly disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
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Sierra Leone Declares Five-Day Ebola Lockdown in North
The Sierra Leone government on Wednesday declared a five-day lockdown in the country's north to step up efforts to contain the Ebola epidemic, while making an exception for Christmas.
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United Nations Chief Ban Ki-Moon to Visit Ebola-Hit Countries
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will leave Wednesday for a visit to Ebola-hit countries in West Africa to take stock of international efforts to beat back the deadly epidemic.
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Red Cross Admits $6 Million Fraud During Ebola Crisis
The Red Cross has uncovered several cases of fraud by officials during efforts to combat the Ebola outbreak that struck West Africa in 2014-2016, estimating losses of $6 million (5.2 million euros).
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White House, House Republicans Spar Over Zika, Ebola Funding
The White House said on Friday that it would be "profoundly unwise" to plow money set aside for Ebola-related projects into research and mitigation efforts for the mosquito-borne Zika virus as several top Republican lawmakers have requested.
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Sierra Confirms New Ebola Case, Second In Less Than A Week
Sierra Leone confirmed a new case of Ebola on Wednesday, its second in less than a week, marking a further setback in efforts to end a two-year West African epidemic that has killed more than 11,300 people.
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Indian Scientist Appointed to High-Level Panel on Health
An eminent Indian scientist has been named by UN Chief Ban Ki-moon to a high-level panel on health technology, innovation, and access, in an effort to escalate investments in research and development for diseases where financial returns are not guaranteed.
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Ebola Could be Defeated by Year's End: WHO
The Ebola epidemic in West Africa could be completely over by the end of the year if efforts to root out new cases are kept up, the WHO chief said Thursday.
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Ebola Threat to Guinea Bissau Rises as Border zone Heats up
Violent protests against Ebola controls in a north Guinea town have prompted the Red Cross to withdraw workers, undermining efforts to stop the spread of Ebola into neighbouring Guinea Bissau.
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Ebola Cases Fall in West Africa, But Challenges Remain, Says WHO
West Africa recorded 128 new confirmed cases of Ebola in the week to February 15, the first decrease in three weeks, but resistance in some communities threatened efforts to end the epidemic, the World Health Organisation said on Wednesday.
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Sierra Leone Goes Door-to-Door to Fight Ebola
Sierra Leone launched a two-week door-to-door search on Wednesday for Ebola patients as part of sweeping efforts to stem the spread of the virus in the west of the country.
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Red Cross Ebola Teams in Guinea Attacked 10 Times a Month
Red Cross teams in Ebola-hit Guinea have been attacked on average 10 times a month over the past year, the charity said on today, warning that the violence was hampering efforts to contain the disease.
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Ebola Vaccines Trial Starts in Liberia
A large-scale human trial of two potential Ebola vaccines got under way in Liberia's capital Monday, part of a global effort to prevent a repeat of the epidemic that has now claimed nearly 9,000 lives in West Africa.
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War, Ebola, Elections Top Agenda for African Union Summit
Conflict in Africa, especially the violence of Nigeria's Boko Haram insurgents, and efforts to stem Ebola will top the agenda as African leaders gather for their annual summit this week.
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Cash Crunch, Rains Could Thwart Ebola Efforts in West Africa: WHO
Halting the spread of Ebola in West Africa will depend on mobilising funds and aid workers before the rainy season hits in April-May, otherwise it could up to take a year, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Friday.
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Ebola Ebbing in West Africa but Vigilance Needed: WHO
The Ebola epidemic in West Africa appears to be ebbing, with fewer than 150 cases reported in the past week, but efforts must be pursued to stamp out the deadly disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
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Sierra Leone Declares Five-Day Ebola Lockdown in North
The Sierra Leone government on Wednesday declared a five-day lockdown in the country's north to step up efforts to contain the Ebola epidemic, while making an exception for Christmas.
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United Nations Chief Ban Ki-Moon to Visit Ebola-Hit Countries
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will leave Wednesday for a visit to Ebola-hit countries in West Africa to take stock of international efforts to beat back the deadly epidemic.
