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Malaria outbreak claims 79 lives in Tripura

Tripura, Aug 10 (ANI): At least 79 people have died of malaria in Tripura during the past two months, said a senior official of the state health department. Health officials said that the epidemic has affected children already suffering from lack of immunity and malnutrition.

Aug 10, 2014

WHO declares Ebola an international helath emergency

The World Health Organisation on Friday declared the killer Ebola epidemic ravaging parts of west Africa an international health emergency and appealed for global aid to help afflicted countries. Duration: 01:03

Aug 9, 2014

Has Ebola Virus Reached India? Health Officials Monitor Ghana Returnee

A Delhi resident returned to India from Ghana on 19 July on a flight with a passenger who tested positive for the deadly virus.

Aug 8, 2014

Ebola Outbreak: India Advises Citizens to Defer Travel to West African Nations

On Wednesday, India advised citizens to defer travel to Ebola-stricken West African nations.

Aug 6, 2014

How to Know if you Have Ebola Virus

As the Ebola virus spreads through West Africa, let's take a look at what causes it, and how you could find out whether you're showing the symptoms of the disease.

Aug 5, 2014

Health workers carry the body of an Ebola virus victim in Kenema

World Bank Announces $200 Million to Contain Ebola Outbreak

With 887 people having succumbed to the killer virus already, the Ebola outbreak is considered to be the deadliest ever.

Aug 5, 2014

Liberia spreads message to its population: 'Ebola is real'

The World Health Organization warned west Africa's Ebola-hit nations on Friday that the epidemic was spiralling out of control and could spread to other countries, causing "catastrophic" loss of life and severe economic disruption. Duration: 00:41

Aug 2, 2014

Ebola Scare at Commonwealth Games 2014

Sierra Leone cyclist Moses Sesay was tested for the Ebola virus after he fell ill last week, as the authorities maintain that there is no outbreak of the virus in Scotland.

Aug 1, 2014

Ebola-hit Sierra Leone declares state of emergency

Sierra Leone declared a state of emergency on Thursday as countries across the world announced stringent new security measures to contain the deadly Ebola epidemic. Duration: 00:54

Aug 1, 2014

Nigerians react to the Ebola outbreak in west Africa

Fears that the west African Ebola outbreak could spread to other continents grew on Wednesday with European and Asian countries on alert and a leading medical charity warning the epidemic was out of control. Duration: 00:46

Jul 31, 2014

West Africa gripped by deadly Ebola outbreak

The worst-ever outbreak of the deadly Ebola epidemic grips west Africa, killing hundreds. Duration: 00:48

Jul 28, 2014

Powerful Movies that Depict AIDS in Most Complex and Moving Ways [Photos]

Movies with the most interesting, complex and moving cinematic portrayals of the HIV/AIDS

Jul 26, 2014

Scaling up of HIV Treatment among Women, Children Needed: Clinton

To achieve the goal of a generation free of AIDS, the world needs to scale up its treatment of HIV, especially in women and children, said former US president Bill Clinton.

Jul 23, 2014

City of Yumen in Gansu province has been quarantined after a man died of deadly bubonic plague

Chinese Town with 30,000 Population Sealed Off after Bubonic Plague Death; 151 Facing Quarantine [Photos+Video]

A Chinese town with a population of 30,000 has been sealed off, and 151 persons have been quarantined.