Studies probe why osteoporosis drugs may prevent cancer
International researchers said they have made steps toward understanding why the most commonly used drugs for osteoporosis worldwide may also prevent some kinds of cancers.
02 December 2014
New bird flu case in Netherlands
Dutch authorities reported a new outbreak of bird flu at a poultry farm, but could not say if it was the worrying new strain detected elsewhere in the country.
Sale of antibiotics may be restricted in Kazakhstan
Many people in Kazakhstan are relying on self-treatment and purchase antibiotics in next door pharmacies without a doctor's prescription. The Ministry of National Economy of Kazakhstan is proposing to restrict the sale of antibiotics in Kazakhstan.
ECOWAS trains health workers to fight Ebola
West Africa's regional bloc ECOWAS said on Sunday it will train 150 health workers this week to help tackle the deadly Ebola disease in the worst hit countries.
Ebola death toll rises to 5,177: WHO
The World Health Organization said Friday that 5,177 people had so far died of Ebola across eight countries, out of a total 14,413 cases of infection.
15 November 2014
Google to boost Ebola donations
Google launched a campaign to raise money to fight Ebola, tossing $10 million into the pot and saying it will match donations to the fund two to one.
11 November 2014
Ebola death toll hits 4,960: WHO
The World Health Organization said that 13,268 people had been infected with Ebola across eight countries, and 4,960 of them had died.