Medics stage one-day strike over doctor shooting

Medics stage one-day strike over doctor shootingFull story

Sleeping sickness threatens 11 million Kenyans
   

Sleeping sickness threatens 11 million Kenyans

Symptoms include changes of behavior, confusion and sensory disturbances Full story

Danish NGO helps Liberian Ebola survivors rebuild lives
   

Danish NGO helps Liberian Ebola survivors rebuild lives

"Most survivors lost their families and are now stigmatized," Maurice Lankah, emergency protection coordinator for the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), told The Anadolu Agency Full story

Turkey standing by Nepal
   

Turkey standing by Nepal

Turkey offers earthquake expertise as death toll passes 7,500. Full story

Turkish doctors providing health services in Nepal
   

Turkish doctors providing health services in Nepal

International Doctors Association examine more than 500,000 earthquake survivors in Bhaktapur Full story

Turkey to send more aid to quake-hit Nepal
   

Turkey to send more aid to quake-hit Nepal

Turkey will send 16 tons of humanitarian aid to quake-hit Nepal, Prime Ministry Disaster and Emergency Management has said Full story

More than 10 million Yemenis lack food: UN agency
   

More than 10 million Yemenis lack food: UN agency

Almost half of Yemeni population lack access to safe water and need humanitarian aid, says food agency. Full story

Turkey eyes top place in number of Blue Flag beaches
   

Turkey eyes top place in number of Blue Flag beaches

In 2014, Turkey ranks third after Spain and Greece in number of beaches boasting prestigious eco-label. Full story

Drop in swine flu cases in Turkey, says health minister
   

Drop in swine flu cases in Turkey, says health minister

There has been a significant drop in the number of swine flu cases in Turkey over the past few days, Health Minister Mehmet Muezzinoglu said Wednesday. Full story

Uganda to mark World Water Day amid typhoid outbreak
   

Uganda to mark World Water Day amid typhoid outbreak

As the world gears up to mark World Water Day on March 22, Uganda's chronic inability to deliver clean water to its citizens has led to a recent surge in typhoid infections. Full story

Turkish Red Crescent: 4 years of relief aid to Syrians
   

Turkish Red Crescent: 4 years of relief aid to Syrians

Turkish organization provided relief aid to Syria which equals 905,987,000 Turkish liras Full story

Turkish government to give 50 pct. pay rise to on-duty doctors
   

Turkish government to give 50 pct. pay rise to on-duty doctors

Davutoglu says all health workers on duty at emergency services and intensive care units will enjoy wage raise Full story

No swine flu epidemic in Turkey, says Health Ministry
   

No swine flu epidemic in Turkey, says Health Ministry

Turkey's Health Ministry denies outbreak of swine flu after a person died from the virus on Sunday in central Turkey. Full story

Turkey to donate 6 ambulances to Djibouti
   

Turkey to donate 6 ambulances to Djibouti

Turkey will donate six fully equippedambulances to Djibouti, according to an agreement signed by both countries Tuesday. Full story

North Korea appears to ban foreigners from int'l marathon
   

North Korea appears to ban foreigners from int'l marathon

Tour operators claim Pyongyang still taking few chances with Ebola virus, despite being unaffected by outbreak. Full story

Zimbabwe to see 1st HIV vaccine trial
   

Zimbabwe to see 1st HIV vaccine trial

Zimbabwean scientists, in collaboration with a global consortium of researchers, are preparing to conduct the country's first-ever HIV vaccine trial as part of the global effort to find a lasting solution to the spread of HIV. Full story

Ebola vaccine undermines child immunization in Liberia
   

Ebola vaccine undermines child immunization in Liberia

Many parents are not accepting immunization, fearing kids would be given Ebola vaccine Full story

Half of UK citizens will develop cancer, says charity
   

Half of UK citizens will develop cancer, says charity

Cancer Research UK says latest research unearths greater risk of disease than previously thought Full story

Ebola drug trials begin; Liberians divided
   

Ebola drug trials begin; Liberians divided

Twelve Liberian volunteers on Monday were given experimental Ebola vaccines. Full story

WFP cuts food rations for 150,000 refugees in Uganda
   

WFP cuts food rations for 150,000 refugees in Uganda

The WFP said the cuts could last for 6 months or longer unless it receives substantial contributions Full story

Pakistan's doctors forced away by sectarian killings
   

Pakistan's doctors forced away by sectarian killings

Targeted killings of Shia and Sunni doctors has caused a brain drain from Pakistan's hospitals Full story

Uganda carries out door-to-door polio vaccination
   

Uganda carries out door-to-door polio vaccination

The 3-day campaign targets about 7.5 million children below the age of five Full story

Brazil fights 'epidemic' of cesarean births
   

Brazil fights 'epidemic' of cesarean births

Nearly 85 percent of births are delivered by C-section in Brazil's private hospitals. Full story

Infections in Cambodian HIV outbreak rise to 212
   

Infections in Cambodian HIV outbreak rise to 212

Unlicensed doctor who treated many of those infected awaiting murder trial for using dirty needles Full story

South Korean medic's initial test negative for Ebola
   

South Korean medic's initial test negative for Ebola

Health worker showing no signs of virus after exposure in Sierra Leone Full story

Somalia detains journalists, closes radio over Ebola
   

Somalia detains journalists, closes radio over Ebola

The Somalia government said that it will investigate the rumor, vowing to bring to account those who stood behind it. Full story

United Nations says, Ebola fight still has long way to go
   

United Nations says, Ebola fight still has long way to go

Banbury said his team had achieved a significant success since being drawn up in September 2014, nevertheless they had long way to go Full story

WHO: Ebola cases hit 20,000, death toll nears 8,000
   

WHO: Ebola cases hit 20,000, death toll nears 8,000

More than 20,000 people infected with the Ebola virus in the three worst-affected West African countries, according to the WHO Full story

Ebola virus has claimed 3,384 lives in Liberia alone
   

Ebola virus has claimed 3,384 lives in Liberia alone

The Ebola virus, which has claimed thousands of Liberian lives in recent months, has also cast its shadow over the Christmas holiday in the West African country. Full story

'People afraid of going to hospital' in Ebola-hit W Africa
   

'People afraid of going to hospital' in Ebola-hit W Africa

People infected with malaria refuse to go to hospital amid fears of contracting deadly virus Full story

More than 160 infected in HIV outbreak in Cambodia
   

More than 160 infected in HIV outbreak in Cambodia

Investigation ongoing as unlicensed medic said to have infected villagers with dirty needles facing charges Full story

UN chief: Better early warning needed for disease outbreaks
   

UN chief: Better early warning needed for disease outbreaks

Ban Ki-moon says he will engage UN members to explore what can be done to stay ahead of the next outbreak of disease. Full story

MERS death toll rises to 343
   

MERS death toll rises to 343

There are 938 laboratory-confirmed cases of infection with MERS virus worldwide, including at least 343 related deaths Full story

Ban Ki-moon says, UN to enhance health system in Ebola-hit countries
   

Ban Ki-moon says, UN to enhance health system in Ebola-hit countries

The virus has killed 6,915 people, mostly in West Africa, in recent months Full story

Ebola-hit Sierra Leone searches homes, bans festivities
   

Ebola-hit Sierra Leone searches homes, bans festivities

All New Year's Eve festivities, including church services and New Year's Day outings, have been prohibited Full story

EU ships emergency Ebola supplies to West Africa
   

EU ships emergency Ebola supplies to West Africa

Ship carrying 1,500 tons of food and medical supplies heads to Ebola-hit West Africa Full story

Ebola fighters named TIME magazine's Person of the Year
   

Ebola fighters named TIME magazine's Person of the Year

Frontline fighters against the deadly epidemic celebrated for their 'tireless acts of courage and mercy.' Full story

3.2 billion people at risk of Malaria, warns WHO
   

3.2 billion people at risk of Malaria, warns WHO

Malaria killed about 453,000 children under 5 in 2013; 90 percent of deaths occur in Africa, says WHO. Full story

China repeats pledge to stop using prisoners' organs
   

China repeats pledge to stop using prisoners' organs

Official says use of executed prisoners' organs in transplant operations will cease by Jan. 1 Full story

Ugandan youth dance to raise HIV/AIDS awareness
   

Ugandan youth dance to raise HIV/AIDS awareness

On a hot, sunny afternoon, residents of Kampala's Kisenyi slum are taken aback as a young man dressed like a doctor steps forward carrying an empty box. Full story

Sudanese Health Ministry says, 19,000 AIDS patients in Khartoum
   

Sudanese Health Ministry says, 19,000 AIDS patients in Khartoum

Hemeida said that the Health Ministry registers 1,500 new AIDS infections in the Sudanese capital every year Full story

Hollande: France seeks global mobilization against Ebola
   

Hollande: France seeks global mobilization against Ebola

"France has been a good example. We have already allocated 100 million euros for the fight against Ebola," the French leader said. "What we can do beyond material assistance is to show how human life is important." Full story

World Health Organizations says, 600 new Ebola cases this week
   

World Health Organizations says, 600 new Ebola cases this week

600 cases were reported in three most-affected countries in past week as number of Ebola cases nears 16,000 Full story

New Ebola hospital caters to Liberian health workers
   

New Ebola hospital caters to Liberian health workers

Liberian healthcare workers see the newly built, 25-bed Ebola hospital – entirely dedicated to treating infected medics – as a sign of hope. Full story

Ebola is 'the enemy you can’t see'
   

Ebola is 'the enemy you can’t see'

Medical workers risking their lives to fight Ebola in West Africa speak to The Anadolu Agency about the challenges they face. Full story

Ebola-infected Cuban doctor brought to Geneva
   

Ebola-infected Cuban doctor brought to Geneva

Felix Baez Sarria, the first Cuban to contract the deadly disease, will be treated in a Geneva hospital. Full story

Turkey to financially aid fight against Ebola
   

Turkey to financially aid fight against Ebola

Turkish President Erdogan announces Turkey has allocated an additional $5 million to help Africa's fight against Ebola during the Second Africa-Turkey Summit Full story

Turkey ranks first in antibiotics consumption in EU
   

Turkey ranks first in antibiotics consumption in EU

Turkey ranks first among 40 European countries who consume the most antibiotics, the country's Health Ministry has said. Full story

Smoker disease to become fourth leading cause of death
   

Smoker disease to become fourth leading cause of death

Estimates claim that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will soon be the third leading cause of death among noncontagious diseases and the fourth among all diseases worldwide. Full story

US billionaire Paul Allen joins global effort to 'Tackle Ebola'
   

US billionaire Paul Allen joins global effort to 'Tackle Ebola'

US billionaire Paul Allen joined global Ebola campaign. Full story

Ebola hits Sierra Leone's Freetown in pocket
   

Ebola hits Sierra Leone's Freetown in pocket

Mayor Gibson told AA the outbreak had affected revenue-collecting drives in the capital. Full story

Spanish nurse to file €300,000 lawsuit for damages and dog
   

Spanish nurse to file €300,000 lawsuit for damages and dog

The lawsuit seeks €150,000 for defamation and another €150,000 for the death of a pet. Full story

Football fights HIV/AIDS in Uganda
   

Football fights HIV/AIDS in Uganda

President Museveni kicked the first ball of a match between his cabinet and lawmakers. Full story

African businessmen raise funds for Ebola hit-states
   

African businessmen raise funds for Ebola hit-states

The raised funds are expected to be managed by the African Development Bank. Full story

More African volunteers leave for Ebola-hit Guinea
   

More African volunteers leave for Ebola-hit Guinea

Some 39 volunteers drawn from numerous African countries – including doctors, epidemiologists, lab technicians, data analysts and communication officers – departed Ethiopia on Wednesday for the Ebola-hit West African nation of Guinea. Full story

WHO calls for robust health plans for aging population
   

WHO calls for robust health plans for aging population

The number of people aged 60 and above will outnumber children younger than five by 2020, a leading medical journal has said. Full story

Turkey's health care spend jumps 13.8 percent in 2013
   

Turkey's health care spend jumps 13.8 percent in 2013

Health care costs jumped 13.8 percent in 2013; Government pays about 75 percent of total. Full story

Fewer Ebola cases in Liberia, surge in Sierra Leone
   

Fewer Ebola cases in Liberia, surge in Sierra Leone

Although there have been some slight reported improvements in Ebola crisis in Liberia, the same cannot be said for Sierra Leone, which has seen a significant surge in reported cases in recent weeks, with every district now affected. Full story

WHO updates personal protective against Ebola threat
   

WHO updates personal protective against Ebola threat

WHO updates personal protective equipment guidelines for Ebola response. Full story

Switzerland tries experimental Ebola vaccine
   

Switzerland tries experimental Ebola vaccine

The newly developed vaccine against Ebola was tried on a large group of people for the first time. Full story

9 Kenyan returnees from Liberia declared Ebola-free
   

9 Kenyan returnees from Liberia declared Ebola-free

Nine Kenyans who just returned from Liberia after months of being stranded in the Ebola-hit nation have been declared free of the deadly virus after they all tested negative, the Kenyan Ministry of Health said Wednesday. Full story

US backs S. Leone, says no country can defeat Ebola alone
   

US backs S. Leone, says no country can defeat Ebola alone

Ambassador Samantha Power said the U.S. wants to defeat Ebola at its source in West Africa. Full story

Uganda fails to keep up with demand for HIV drugs
   

Uganda fails to keep up with demand for HIV drugs

Despite a remarkable increase in access to HIV treatment over the last decade, the number of people in need of antiretroviral drugs in Uganda continues to outpace the response. Full story

Ebola fear in Liberia, from teacher to street vendor
   

Ebola fear in Liberia, from teacher to street vendor

With schools closed, teachers at private schools have been left to fend for themselves. Full story

Turkish Health Ministry: 'consulate letters free from bio chemicals'
   

Turkish Health Ministry: 'consulate letters free from bio chemicals'

Turkish Health Ministry has said it has not encountered any "biological warfare material" in the suspicious letters sent to consulates in Istanbul. Full story

Ebola-free nurse Pham receives hug from US president Obama
   

Ebola-free nurse Pham receives hug from US president Obama

President Barack Obama embraces nurse Nina Pham during White House meeting. Full story

First face implant in Latin America by Chilean doctors
   

First face implant in Latin America by Chilean doctors

A team of Chilean doctors will attempt the first face transplant in Latin America, a procedure that will benefit a 29 year-old man and will take place when a proper donor is available. Full story

World Health Organization: Ebola cases exceed 10,000
   

World Health Organization: Ebola cases exceed 10,000

The World Health Organization announced there are a total of 10,141 confirmed cases of Ebola virus disease, of which 4,922 have been fatal, mostly from West Africa. Full story

MERS killed one person in Turkey earlier this month
   

MERS killed one person in Turkey earlier this month

Turkish health authorities have designated 49 hospitals in 43 provinces with suspected MERS cases to be put under medical observation, as part of its measures against the deadly disease. Full story

United States to monitor travelers from Ebola-affected nations
   

United States to monitor travelers from Ebola-affected nations

Travelers to the U.S. will monitored for Ebola for 21 days from the date of their departure from one of three West African nations. Full story

US President Obama thanks Texas hospital health care workers
   

US President Obama thanks Texas hospital health care workers

U.S. president calls health care workers at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas and thanks them for dealing with the first cases of Ebola in the country. Full story

The winter months bring not just the winter blues but also the winter flu
   

The winter months bring not just the winter blues but also the winter flu

For protection against the epidemic, it is highly recommended that everyone gets vaccinated. Full story

African Union commission chief due in Ebola-hit Liberia
   

African Union commission chief due in Ebola-hit Liberia

The delegation will also visit Sierra Leone and Guinea Full story

French researchers annaounced, 'develop 15-minute test for Ebola'
   

French researchers annaounced, 'develop 15-minute test for Ebola'

Device can be used in the field without special equipment, according to developers. Full story

Ebola-infected Spanish nurse Romero declared free of virus
   

Ebola-infected Spanish nurse Romero declared free of virus

Teresa Romero was first person to have contracted the deadly illness outside of West Africa. Full story

Germany Foreign Minister says, European Union to help Ebola-hit countries
   

Germany Foreign Minister says, European Union to help Ebola-hit countries

EU will provide financial assistance and medical help on the ground, says German Foreign Minister. Full story

African Union commission chief to visit Ebola-stricken countries
   

African Union commission chief to visit Ebola-stricken countries

Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is set to visit the West African countries that were hit hard by the deadly Ebola virus, the African body said. Full story

WHO: Ebola serum could be available in months in Liberia
   

WHO: Ebola serum could be available in months in Liberia

Serum derived from blood of an infected patient who have overcome virus, says specialists. Full story

Ebola warning in Europe and United States
   

Ebola warning in Europe and United States

Authorities are on alert as the spread of the deadly virus across Europe and America becomes a real threat. Full story

Canada ships moving Ebola vaccine to Geneva
   

Canada ships moving Ebola vaccine to Geneva

Vaccine could prove to be vital in battle against deadly outbreak of the disease. Full story

3rd Turk hospitalized for suspected MERS case in Adana
   

3rd Turk hospitalized for suspected MERS case in Adana

A 60-year-old patient had just returned from Saudi Arabia on Hajj pilgrimage. Full story

Spanish nurse Teresa Romero's tests negative for Ebola
   

Spanish nurse Teresa Romero's tests negative for Ebola

The nurse was the first person to have contracted the deadly Ebola virus outside West Africa. Full story

A woman died for blood refusal in New Zeland
   

A woman died for blood refusal in New Zeland

A surgeon who operated on a woman who later died in hospital from blood loss was unaware she had signed a declaration refusing to receive blood products. Full story

East African states set up Ebola virus task force
   

East African states set up Ebola virus task force

The regional bloc also agreed to continue helping West Africa in fighting the deadly virus. Full story

Liberian President calls all nations for fight Ebola and help
   

Liberian President calls all nations for fight Ebola and help

"I have every faith in our resilience as Liberians, and our capacity as global citizens, to face down this disease, beat it and rebuild." Full story

Kenyan children caught up in United States Ebola scare
   

Kenyan children caught up in United States Ebola scare

A group of Kenyan orphans on a trip to the US are facing a backlash from a section of Oklahoma residents who believe the children may be carrying the Ebola virus. Full story

Turkish border health workers 'prepared for Ebola'
   

Turkish border health workers 'prepared for Ebola'

Medical team at Kapikule on Turkey-Bulgaria border trained and equipped to deal with the deadly disease, Governor of Edirne border province says Full story

Ebola crisis; WHO says death toll rises to 4,546
   

Ebola crisis; WHO says death toll rises to 4,546

World Health Organization said on Friday that the number of people killed by the deadly Ebola virus has risen to 4,546 out of 9,191 known cases in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Full story

12 ways to reduce your cancer risk
   

12 ways to reduce your cancer risk

How we can protect our health against epidemic diseases? Full story

Obama orders rapid response team for Ebola in the United States
   

Obama orders rapid response team for Ebola in the United States

The president directed U.S. health officials to establish a team responsible for handling U.S. patients diagnosed with the disease. Full story

United States earmarks $142mn to fight Ebola in West Africa
   

United States earmarks $142mn to fight Ebola in West Africa

The United States has earmarked $142 million to fight the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa, of which $65 million will be allocated to Liberia, where the virus killed more than 2,200 people. Full story

World on red alert against Ebola
   

World on red alert against Ebola

No approved specific drug or treatment available for battling fatal pandemic virus hitting many West African countries Full story

Turkish government aims to stop addiction
   

Turkish government aims to stop addiction

A New drug prevention program pioneered by the Ministry of Education launched in order to draw attention to increasing drug addiction. Full story

United Nation soldier with Ebola arrives in Germany for treatment
   

United Nation soldier with Ebola arrives in Germany for treatment

Doctors say ready to use unapproved, experimental drugs to treat 3rd patient brought to Germany from West Africa. Full story

Second Ebola patient under treatment in Germany
   

Second Ebola patient under treatment in Germany

A second Ebola patient arrives in Germany to receive medical treatment. Full story

World Health Organizations: 'Ebola deaths in West Africa rises to 3,338'
   

World Health Organizations: 'Ebola deaths in West Africa rises to 3,338'

The total number of cases now stands at 7,178 in five countries, the World Health Organization says Full story

First Ebola case diagnosed in United States, CDC officials said
   

First Ebola case diagnosed in United States, CDC officials said

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms a patient at a hospital in Dallas, Texas, was diagnosed with the Ebola virus. Full story

Tropical virus outbreak causes alarm in South America
   

Tropical virus outbreak causes alarm in South America

Health officials issue alerts as the number of suspected cases of the chikingunya virus approach 1 million. Full story