Simple intravenous fluid could save many Ebola patients...

Simple intravenous fluid could save many Ebola patients, specialists say

Simple intravenous fluid drips could save the lives of many West African Ebola patients, but are being neglected because of a perception that there is no effective treatment for the disease, specialist doctors said on Friday.

HIV Evolving 'Into Milder Form'

HIV is evolving to become less deadly and less infectious, according to a major scientific study.

The team at the University of Oxford shows the virus is being "watered down" as it adapts to our immune systems.

Over 20,000 AIDS Cases in Kingdom in 30 Years

The Kingdom will join the international community on Monday to observe the AIDS Awareness Day, urging global cooperation to counter the virus.

“This day is devoted to raising awareness of this epidemic and encourage efforts to prevent, treat and care for patients afflicted with HIV,” the Ministry of Health announced.

Deaths from MERS Virus Reach 348

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia’s Health Ministry says that a total of 348 people have died in the kingdom after contracting Middle East Respiratory Syndrome or MERS.

The ministry’s latest figures, released late Tuesday, include two recent deaths recorded in the capital Riyadh. It brings to 810 the number of confirmed cases in Saudi Arabia since the virus was first identified in 2012.

Dengue fever fears follow weekend Jeddah floods

JEDDAH — Parks and different places in the city where water still remains following heavy rain over the weekend are creating a health concern, especially over dengue fever, said local authorities.

Ebola Death Toll Rises to 5,459, says WHO

The death toll in the Ebola epidemic has risen to 5,459 out of 15,351 cases identified in eight countries by the end of Nov. 18, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.

The figures showed an increase of 39 recorded deaths and 106 new cases since those issued on Wednesday.

SR15m Lab to Combat Coronavirus

MADINAH — The Ministry of Health announced Wednesday the setting up of a SR15 million specialist medical laboratory to combat Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus in Madinah.

Ebola outbreak: $5.7m pledged for blood plasma trials

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged $5.7m towards a programme to increase production of experimental Ebola treatments in Guinea and other affected countries.

Emergency measures announced to contain bird flu in Britain and the Netherlands

The European Commission announces measures including culling and banning sales of poultry products from affected areas

Emergency measures to contain outbreaks of bird flu in Britain and the Netherlands have been announced by the European Commission.

Ebola outbreak: MSF to start West Africa clinical trials

Clinical trials to try to find an effective treatment for Ebola patients are to start in West Africa next month.

The medical charity Medicins Sans Frontieres, which has been helping lead the fight against the virus, says three of its treatment centres will host three separate research projects.