Soccer star David Beckham is pitching in the fight against the Ebola outbreak with two public service videos.
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Wearable device assures elderly of speedy emergency response
A wearable device that sets off an alarm in case of a fall assures the elderly that emergency services will be contacted immediately when an accident happens.
Apple unveils new products
In its latest unveiling event, Apple reveals a slimmer iPad and iPad mini.
UN Secretary General appeals for fund to fight against Ebola
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon appealed for more funds that will beuilized in the fight against Ebola.
DOH conducts specialized training for health workers
Although the government already made a statement that it will not send health workers to west Africa, the Department of Health, together with the World Health Organization conducted specialized training to counter the dreaded Ebola virus.
Invitation to Haribon’s Bird Kite Festival
Good news for animal lovers, and bird-watching enthusiasts! To celebrate the migratory season, Haribon Foundation is holding a special event at the Rizal Park! Register at: www.bit.ly/bkf2014
WHO estimates 10,000 Ebola infections every week
The World Health Organization estimated 10, 000 new cases of Ebola infection every week.
Station Astronauts wrap up preps for Wednesday spacewalk
(Courtesy NASA features) — The Expedition 41 crew of the International Space Station geared up Tuesday for a pair of spacewalks. Two NASA astronauts wrapped up final preparations to head outside Wednesday and replace a power regulator, while two of their Russian colleagues checked out spacesuits for an Oct. 22 excursion. Flight Engineers Reid Wiseman and Barry Wilmore spent most of the day completing preparations for their 6 ½-hour spacewalk slated to begin around 8:20 […]
Liberia: working with communities is the key to stopping Ebola — WHO
(Courtesy World Health Organization features) — Eight weeks ago, when Dr Peter Clement arrived in Lofa County, Liberia, from WHO’s office in Monrovia, 20-30 patients were coming to the Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) hospital with Ebola-like symptoms every day. People living in the community were afraid, civil unrest was simmering, and ambulance and health workers were being targeted. WHO/C. Black Against United Nations security advice, Dr Clement travelled 12 hours over dirt roads to Lofa, […]
Human testing begins on NewLink Genetics’ Ebola vaccine
(Reuters) — Human testing of an experimental Ebola vaccine developed by the Canadian health agency and licensed to NewLink Genetics Corp has begun, the Canadian government announced on Monday (October 13) The early-stage trial will test the vaccine, VSV-EBOV, on a small group of people to determine whether the vaccine is safe and the appropriate dose necessary to provide immunity, officials said. Canada’s Public Health Agency has been working on the vaccine for years, local media reported. Speaking in Toronto, Chief Public Health Officer, […]
Boston hospital monitoring patient for possible Ebola case
(Reuters) — A man in Massachusetts who recently returned from Liberia is being evaluated at aBoston hospital for a potential case of Ebola after complaining of a headache and muscle aches, health officials said on Sunday (October 12). The patient is at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center but there is no confirmation of Ebola, said Dr. Kenneth Sands, chief quality officer at Beth Israel. The response in Massachusetts demonstrates the high state of alert medical facilities are under since a Texas health worker became the first person on […]
Philippines ready for Ebola
The Department of Health said that the Philippines is ready if ever the Ebola virus was able to enter the country.
