Africa
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Ebola needs trials rethink – experts
British experts have called for a rethink on medical trials to prevent new outbreaks such as the Ebola epidemic in west Africa. Read more
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Ebola ‘not changed in 40 years’
Ebola has not become deadlier since the first outbreak 40 years ago, new research reveals today. Read more
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UK backs new Ebola test plan
British experts are aiming to develop a new field test for the Ebola virus. Read more
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How O blood stops malaria
Blood group O gives protection against malaria because it resists a glue-like protein involved in the disease, Swedish researchers have reported. Read more
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Plea for tropical disease cash
A new plea has been issued for cash to tackle neglected tropical diseases, partly because of the threat posed by climate change. Read more
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Ebola vaccine new hope
An Ebola vaccine being tested in the UK has shown signs of effectiveness in trials on volunteers, it was announced last night. Read more
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WHO pledges reform after Ebola crisis
The "volatile" world of viruses and bacteria will always deliver surprises to humanity, the head of the World Health Organisation has said, announcing major reforms. Read more
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Ebola programmed to kill
The Ebola virus has an "evolutionary goal" to become more lethal, British researchers have warned. Read more
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Alarm at soaring cost of childhood vaccination
New childhood vaccines are being massively overpriced, leading to the cost of protecting children soaring worldwide, a major medical charity alleged today. Read more
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Gene behind drug-resistant malaria
A single gene in the malaria parasite is mostly responsible for it becoming drug-resistant, British researchers reveal today. Read more