Indian peacekeepers in Congo garner appreciation for their professionalism
India is the second largest troop contributor to the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), with 2,624 peacekeepers and 274 police personnel deployed as of March 2019.
Jun 11, 2019, 10:55 AM IST
11 dead of mystery illness in Liberia as Ebola virus is ruled out
United Nations officials say at least 11 people have died from a mysterious illness in Liberia, and tests have been negative for the Ebola virus.
Apr 28, 2017, 21:21 PM IST
Semen of Ebola's male survivors can carry the deadly virus for more than a year!
Unprotected sexual intercourse was strongly suspected in the transmission of Ebola virus disease from a male survivor… to his female partner.
Feb 21, 2017, 17:18 PM IST
Ebola virus may have mutated to become lethal for humans, says study
Scientists say that the Ebola virus may have mutated to become more lethal to infect humans during the recent outbreak in West Africa.
Nov 07, 2016, 19:06 PM IST
Confirmed! Ebola virus persists in semen 9 months after recovery
The results recall the importance of monitoring survivors in order to prevent the risks of new epidemic outbreaks.
May 16, 2016, 10:46 AM IST
Ebola no longer poses global health risk: WHO
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
Mar 30, 2016, 21:04 PM IST
Guinea declared Ebola-free
President Alpha Conde has doubled the health budget since winning re-election in October.
Dec 29, 2015, 21:09 PM IST
UN Ebola chief says priority now is helping 15,000 survivors
UN Ebola chief says the survivors should be treated as "heroes" not outcasts.
Nov 19, 2015, 04:44 AM IST
