Spread of Ebola Epidemic 'Unprecedented' In West Africa: WHO

In West Africa, the spread of the Ebola epidemic is 'unprecedented', said the World Health Organization (WHO).

The WHO also said that there were certain areas that cannot be reached and that the number of cases was underestimated, reports the BBC.

Medical Equipment Sent by US to Fight Ebola Arrive in Liberia
The US government donated sixteen tonnes of medical equipment that arrived on Sunday in Liberia, a country which has tallied the highest death toll in the West African epidemic.

There were 142 new cases of the disease and 77 deaths since August 19, confirmed the organization.

Nigerian authorities said that two new cases had been detected who were spouses of medical workers who had direct contact with a man from Liberia.

More than 1,427 people have died so far in the epidemic and the reported number of cases stands at 2,615.

First Cases Of Ebola In DR Congo Confirmed
First cases of Ebola were confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the epidemic spreads from four other affected African nations.

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Two American Missionaries With Ebola Recover, Leave Hospital
While working in Liberia, two American missionaries who fell ill with the dangerous Ebola virus have recovered and have been released from an Atlanta hospital, reveal doctors.

UN Vows to Play Key Role in Combating Ebola Epidemic
While admitting that the fight against Ebola was a long-drawn one, the United Nations vowed Saturday to play a strong role in helping Liberia and its neighbors fight the deadly outbreak.