Africa
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Ebola from fruit bats?
The Ebola epidemic in West Africa may have been triggered by contact with infected bats, researchers say today. Read more
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Ebola vaccine hopes – and delays
A vaccine against Ebola has been undergoing testing in Africa for nearly a year, researchers revealed today. Read more
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Life expectancy increasing – mostly
Global success against many major diseases has improved life expectancy for most people in the last 25 years, according to a study published today. Read more
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Malaria deaths slump
Deaths from malaria have fallen dramatically this century – but it still afflicts millions, the World Health Organisation warned today. Read more
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Basic medical care of Ebola patients "neglected"
Basic medical care for Ebola is being "neglected", despite the fact that it could reduce the number of deaths, it is claimed today. Read more
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HIV evolves and gets weaker
HIV’s struggle to evade human immune systems and powerful drugs is weakening its virulence, researchers reported last night. Read more
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New Ebola vaccine hope
An Ebola vaccine has shown promise in tests on volunteers, US researchers announced last night. Read more
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Rheumatic heart disease neglected
Heart disease triggered by rheumatic fever is being widely neglected by health care services worldwide, a new report warns. Read more
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Measles battle falters
The world battle against measles is faltering, health officials have warned after a surge in deaths. Read more
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Ebola drug proofs lacking
Researchers are struggling to demonstrate that drugs and treatments are effective against the Ebola virus, according to an expert committee. Read more