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A woman breastfeeds her newborn at a hospital in Belgrade, Serbia.

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An American aid worker who became sick with the Ebola virus in West Africa is returning to the United States within the next several days.

Early transplantation of blood-forming stem cells is a highly effective treatment for infants with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), a group of rare, life-threatening inherited immune system disorders, a study funded by the National Institutes of Health suggests.

The Director-General of WHO and presidents of west African nations impacted by the Ebola virus disease outbreak will meet Friday in Guinea to launch a new joint US$ 100 million response plan as part of an intensified international, regional and national campaign to bring the outbreak under control.

Giving all children the best start in life begins with breastfeeding – one of the simplest, smartest, and most cost-effective ways we have of supporting healthier children, stronger families, and sustainable growth.

Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has announced a National Action Plan in the country’s fight against the Ebola epidemic.

Liberia’s Ambassador to the United States said Liberians in the Diaspora are mobilizing support to help bring relief following the outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus.