Ebola Related News
Revolutionising the fight against Ebola
In a new special report, B Medical Systems, a medical cold chain innovator, delves into the fight against the Ebola virus, its impact over...
Over 40,000 doses of Oxford’s Ebola vaccine heading to Uganda
University of Oxford’s Ebola vaccine has been manufactured by SII (Serum Institute of India) in just 60 days and doses shipped to Uganda.
Oxford’s Ebola vaccine...
WHO recommends new Ebola virus treatments
The World Health Organization advises two new Ebola virus treatments and calls for improved access to therapeutics.
Ebola virus is a serious viral infection originating...
Ebola vaccine by University of Oxford to begin human trials
The University of Oxford has begun recruiting for a Phase I trial to test an Ebola vaccine in human volunteers against Zaire and Sudan...
Ultra-low temperature storage and the vaccine cold chain
Mikael Hoier, CEO of cold storage manufacturer Lowenco, speaks with HE about innovation in low-temperature vaccine storage.
Danish manufacturer Lowenco is an international leader in...
Global Ebola vaccine stockpile now established
A global stockpile of Ebola vaccines has now been established by four of the leading health and humanitarian organisations.
Led by the International Coordinating Group...
EpiGuard: providing solutions for medical isolation and transportation
EpiGuard offers solutions for medical isolation and transport systems that can help ease the burden on healthcare systems during disease pandemics and outbreaks.
Established by...
Ebola vaccine authorised by European Commission
The European Commission has granted its first ever marketing authorisation for a vaccine protecting patients against Ebola.
The Commission has adopted a decision granting authorisation...
Ebola virus transmission could be reduced by newly discovered protein
According to Northwestern University, USA, a human protein that helps fight Ebola virus transmission could one day lead to an effective therapy.
Drugs that mimic...
Ebola vaccine being given to ‘high risk’ Democratic Republic of the Congo
With support of the WHO and partners, the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing the Ebola vaccine for high risk populations...
WHO director general to discuss deadly diseases at World Health Assembly
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) director general will open the 71st World Health Assembly by discussing the ambitious agenda which aims to save 29...
UK scientists to subdue global spread of new diseases
A new research hub has been set up in the UK to improve vaccine coverage across the globe, helping eradicate severe outbreaks of diseases...
Equipped for emergencies
Professor Anthony Redmond OBE, the former chief executive and now chair of the Board of Trustees of UK-Med, considers the challenges involved in delivering...