Africa
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Global effort launched to stem Ebola
The United Nations has pledged a surge in resources to tackle the growing Ebola crisis in west Africa. Read more
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Serum doctor claims miracle recovery
A doctor has claimed a "miraculous" recovery after surviving the Ebola virus and taking an experiment serum. Read more
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Alarm at mutant polio virus
The polio virus may be able to mutate to avoid vaccines, researchers have revealed. Read more
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Ebola travel bans rejected
There is no need for travel bans on countries affected by the Ebola virus outbreak, health officials said yesterday. Read more
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WHO backs untested treatments for Ebola
Doctors treating the Ebola virus gained permission to use unproven treatments on patients yesterday. Read more
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Ebola now global emergency
The Ebola crisis in West Africa has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation. Read more
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Intensified Ebola response plan launched
A major project to tackle the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa is being launched today by the World Health Organisation. Read more
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Iceman clue to heart disease genes
Scientists have found the oldest human with heart disease – identifying major genetic risks dating back thousands of years, it was revealed last night. Read more
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Welcome for drive to prevent girl mutilation
Senior clinicians have welcomed a new government drive to eradicate female genital mutilation. Read more
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Malaria vaccine hope
New hope for effective vaccines against malaria have been revealed by a major UK study. Read more