Dossier
Ebola epidemic
Coverage of Ebola epidemic in the Nexus archive.
- What animal is behind the Ebola epidemic? The answer isn't straightforward
The article discusses the potential role of Franquet's epauletted fruit bats in the Ebola epidemic, noting that the answer remains uncertain. A bat species, Epomops franqueti, is highlighted as a possible carrier, observed eating a fig in Côte d'Ivoire.
- WHO Warns Ebola Epidemic Is ‘Outpacing’ Response
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the current Ebola epidemic is spreading faster than efforts to contain it. The alert highlights concerns that the outbreak is outpacing global and local response measures.