Ebola virus1 hr agoEbola vaccine could take nine months as death toll rises further, WHO warnsIn its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.1 hr ago11 hrs agoWhat is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.11 hrs ago11 hrs agoWhy does Ebola keep on occurring in DR Congo?Ebola was first discovered in what is now the DR Congo in 1976 and the country is now facing its 17th outbreak.11 hrs ago1 day agoEbola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warnsHundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.1 day ago1 day ago'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreadsThe health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it. 1 day ago1 day agoAmerican who contracted Ebola in DR Congo being treated in GermanyA medical group says an American doctor tested positive after being exposed while treating patients. 1 day ago2 days agoWHO 'deeply concerned' about speed of Ebola spreadThe World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of the current strain of Ebola, which is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, an international emergency.2 days ago2 days agoWhy is Ebola difficult to stop?The World Health Organization has declared this Ebola outbreak a "public health emergency".2 days ago2 days agoAt least 131 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official saysThe World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak an international emergency. 2 days ago...