Ebola aid request eyed as US battles outbreak
The Obama administration seeks 6.2 billion in emergency funds to combat Ebola in West Africa and protect the United States. The package includes 4.64 billion for immediate needs, 1.5 billion for contingencies, and supports training 250,000 health workers. Senate committee scrutiny highlighted oversight and security questions. Army plans cap U.S. troop presence in Liberia at 3,000, down from prior figures.
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Ebola outbreak toll climbs as WHO reports over 5 000 dead
The World Health Organization says more than 5,000 people have died in West Africa’s Ebola outbreak, the largest on record with over 14,000 infected across Liberia Guinea and Sierra Leone. Some declines in Guinea and Liberia contrast with surging cases in Sierra Leone and a new Mali cluster raising fear of wider spread.
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Settlement reached with hospital over Ebola patient Duncan
The family of Thomas Eric Duncan and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas agreed to an undisclosed settlement and a charity in Duncan's name. The lawsuit stemmed from Duncan’s death on October 8 after he was initially sent away from the emergency room with antibiotics.
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Ebola drug testing sparks ethics debate
US officials insist Ebola drug trials include a control group to assess safety and efficacy, while European and African authorities urge alternatives that give therapy to all participants due to high fatality rates. FDA and NIH emphasize traditional randomized testing to obtain an accurate picture of outcomes amid the West Africa outbreak.
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