Ebola

This simple act can help protect you against Ebola

Washing your hands can help protect you from catching Ebola. That's because the virus spreads through contact with bodily fluids (sweat, vomit, diarrhea, urine,...
The Ebola virus under a microscope

The facts about Ebola: What you need to know

These are the key facts about Ebola you need to know to help stop the deadliest outbreak in history from spreading — and to support the relief effort.
Obama speaks to U.N General Assembly

Obama tells world leaders – ‘We choose hope over fear’

In an address to the annual meeting of the U.N. General Assembly, President Obama linked the challenges of aggression in Europe, terrorist brutality in...
A World Health Organization worker trains Ebola health workers to use protective gear in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Health workers face Ebola’s psychological effects

For some health workers, addressing the psychological effects of the Ebola epidemic in Liberia is as important as prevention or treatment. Battling death and rumors Rumors...