Africa
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Ebola nurse taking experimental drug
The condition of British nurse Pauline Cafferkey has improved significantly after she developed viral meningitis caused by Ebola, doctors said yesterday. Read more
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Ebola virus lingers in male survivors
The Ebola virus may linger in the bodies of survivors for at least nine months, researchers reported last night – as the condition of a British nurse deteriorated following the return of infection. Read more
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Honour for scientist who found malaria cure
A Chinese scientist who turned to a 1,600 year old text book to combat malaria was honoured with the medical Nobel Prize yesterday. Read more
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Anti-malaria gene found
An anti-malaria gene protects some children from developing the disease, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Malaria success – but millions at risk
The annual toll of deaths from malaria has fallen by 60% this century, according to a major report published yesterday. Read more
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Global child mortality halved
Deaths of infants globally have halved in 25 years – but global targets are still being missed, according to figures published today. Read more
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Ebola vaccine hope
The world may have an effective vaccine against the Ebola virus, it has been announced. Read more
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Evidence favours caesarean for breech babies
Caesarean section is the safest form of delivery for breech babies, experts say today. Read more
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Backing for malaria vaccine
A malaria vaccine has gained a key backer for its introduction in countries plagued by the disease, it has been announced. Read more
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New hope to treat tropical ulcers
An increasingly common tropical skin disease may be treatable with anticoagulants, British researchers have reported. Read more