In response to the confirmed outbreak of Sudan virus disease, a strain of the Ebola virus, in Uganda, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has allocated $1 million to support the country’s efforts in combating the outbreak. In a statement issued on Thursday, WHO said the disease was detected in a nurse from Mulago National Referral … Read more
 "What is the ‘bleeding eye’ virus that has killed 15 in Rwanda? – Firstpost")
A deadly outbreak of the Marburg virus, also known as the “Bleeding Eye Virus,” is causing chaos in the African nation of Rwanda, claiming the lives of 15 people. With hundreds more believed to be infected, this devastating disease is raising alarm across the region. The virus poses a terrifying 50/50 risk of death and … Read more
NEW DELHI: Scientists have found a new way in which Ebola reproduces in the human body, identifying a potential target for drugs to prevent the viral disease. The study also sheds light on how the deadly virus that affects people mostly in sub-Saharan Africa interacts with a human protein called ubiquitin. “We used a combination … Read more
