Medics stage one-day strike over doctor shootingFull story
Symptoms include changes of behavior, confusion and sensory disturbances Full story
"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 offers earthquake expertise as death toll passes 7,500. Full story
International Doctors Association examine more than 500,000 earthquake survivors in Bhaktapur Full story
Turkey will send 16 tons of humanitarian aid to quake-hit Nepal, Prime Ministry Disaster and Emergency Management has said Full story
Almost half of Yemeni population lack access to safe water and need humanitarian aid, says food agency. Full story
In 2014, Turkey ranks third after Spain and Greece in number of beaches boasting prestigious eco-label. Full story
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
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 organization provided relief aid to Syria which equals 905,987,000 Turkish liras Full story
Davutoglu says all health workers on duty at emergency services and intensive care units will enjoy wage raise Full story
Turkey's Health Ministry denies outbreak of swine flu after a person died from the virus on Sunday in central Turkey. Full story
Turkey will donate six fully equippedambulances to Djibouti, according to an agreement signed by both countries Tuesday. Full story
Tour operators claim Pyongyang still taking few chances with Ebola virus, despite being unaffected by outbreak. Full story
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
Many parents are not accepting immunization, fearing kids would be given Ebola vaccine Full story
Cancer Research UK says latest research unearths greater risk of disease than previously thought Full story
Twelve Liberian volunteers on Monday were given experimental Ebola vaccines. Full story
The WFP said the cuts could last for 6 months or longer unless it receives substantial contributions Full story
Targeted killings of Shia and Sunni doctors has caused a brain drain from Pakistan's hospitals Full story
The 3-day campaign targets about 7.5 million children below the age of five Full story
Nearly 85 percent of births are delivered by C-section in Brazil's private hospitals. Full story
Unlicensed doctor who treated many of those infected awaiting murder trial for using dirty needles Full story
Health worker showing no signs of virus after exposure in Sierra Leone Full story
The Somalia government said that it will investigate the rumor, vowing to bring to account those who stood behind it. Full story
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
More than 20,000 people infected with the Ebola virus in the three worst-affected West African countries, according to the WHO Full story
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 infected with malaria refuse to go to hospital amid fears of contracting deadly virus Full story
Investigation ongoing as unlicensed medic said to have infected villagers with dirty needles facing charges Full story
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
There are 938 laboratory-confirmed cases of infection with MERS virus worldwide, including at least 343 related deaths Full story
The virus has killed 6,915 people, mostly in West Africa, in recent months Full story
All New Year's Eve festivities, including church services and New Year's Day outings, have been prohibited Full story
Ship carrying 1,500 tons of food and medical supplies heads to Ebola-hit West Africa Full story
Frontline fighters against the deadly epidemic celebrated for their 'tireless acts of courage and mercy.' Full story
Malaria killed about 453,000 children under 5 in 2013; 90 percent of deaths occur in Africa, says WHO. Full story
Official says use of executed prisoners' organs in transplant operations will cease by Jan. 1 Full story
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
Hemeida said that the Health Ministry registers 1,500 new AIDS infections in the Sudanese capital every year Full story
"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
600 cases were reported in three most-affected countries in past week as number of Ebola cases nears 16,000 Full story
Liberian healthcare workers see the newly built, 25-bed Ebola hospital – entirely dedicated to treating infected medics – as a sign of hope. Full story
Medical workers risking their lives to fight Ebola in West Africa speak to The Anadolu Agency about the challenges they face. Full story
Felix Baez Sarria, the first Cuban to contract the deadly disease, will be treated in a Geneva hospital. Full story
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 among 40 European countries who consume the most antibiotics, the country's Health Ministry has said. Full story
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 joined global Ebola campaign. Full story
Mayor Gibson told AA the outbreak had affected revenue-collecting drives in the capital. Full story
The lawsuit seeks €150,000 for defamation and another €150,000 for the death of a pet. Full story
President Museveni kicked the first ball of a match between his cabinet and lawmakers. Full story
The raised funds are expected to be managed by the African Development Bank. Full story
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
The number of people aged 60 and above will outnumber children younger than five by 2020, a leading medical journal has said. Full story
Health care costs jumped 13.8 percent in 2013; Government pays about 75 percent of total. Full story
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 equipment guidelines for Ebola response. Full story
The newly developed vaccine against Ebola was tried on a large group of people for the first time. Full story
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
Ambassador Samantha Power said the U.S. wants to defeat Ebola at its source in West Africa. Full story
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
With schools closed, teachers at private schools have been left to fend for themselves. Full story
Turkish Health Ministry has said it has not encountered any "biological warfare material" in the suspicious letters sent to consulates in Istanbul. Full story
President Barack Obama embraces nurse Nina Pham during White House meeting. Full story
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
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
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
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
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
For protection against the epidemic, it is highly recommended that everyone gets vaccinated. Full story
The delegation will also visit Sierra Leone and Guinea Full story
Device can be used in the field without special equipment, according to developers. Full story
Teresa Romero was first person to have contracted the deadly illness outside of West Africa. Full story
EU will provide financial assistance and medical help on the ground, says German Foreign Minister. Full story
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
Serum derived from blood of an infected patient who have overcome virus, says specialists. Full story
Authorities are on alert as the spread of the deadly virus across Europe and America becomes a real threat. Full story
Vaccine could prove to be vital in battle against deadly outbreak of the disease. Full story
A 60-year-old patient had just returned from Saudi Arabia on Hajj pilgrimage. Full story
The nurse was the first person to have contracted the deadly Ebola virus outside West Africa. Full story
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
The regional bloc also agreed to continue helping West Africa in fighting the deadly virus. Full story
WHO declares Nigeria Ebola-free Full story
"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
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
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
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
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The president directed U.S. health officials to establish a team responsible for handling U.S. patients diagnosed with the disease. Full story
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
No approved specific drug or treatment available for battling fatal pandemic virus hitting many West African countries Full story
A New drug prevention program pioneered by the Ministry of Education launched in order to draw attention to increasing drug addiction. Full story
Doctors say ready to use unapproved, experimental drugs to treat 3rd patient brought to Germany from West Africa. Full story
A second Ebola patient arrives in Germany to receive medical treatment. Full story
The total number of cases now stands at 7,178 in five countries, the World Health Organization says Full story
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms a patient at a hospital in Dallas, Texas, was diagnosed with the Ebola virus. Full story
Health officials issue alerts as the number of suspected cases of the chikingunya virus approach 1 million. Full story
Ebola a global security threat, Obama says. Full story