Abortion legal in Thai birth defect cases linked to Zika, officials say
The two cases of the birth defect marked by a small head were the first in Southeast Asia, following Zika outbreaks in the Americas.
Thu Oct 06 2016
Zika: No travel ban to Singapore, Philippines - Health Ministry
The Health Ministry does not propose to issue a travel ban to Singapore and the Philippines in the wake of Zika outbreaks in the two countries.
Sat Sep 10 2016
Zika: OCM won't stop Rio Olympics squad from withdrawing
Malaysian athletes who qualify to Rio can make their own decision as to withdraw or participate in the Olympics this August.
Mon May 30 2016
US health authorities confirm Zika causes birth defects
The decision was based in part on a series of studies in Brazil, where thousands of babies were born last year with birth defects.
Thu Apr 14 2016
Zika outbreak: 'The more we learn, the worse things seem to get'
Until Zika, "there has never been a mosquito-borne virus that could cause serious defects on a such a large scale," top US health officials said.
Fri Mar 11 2016
Scientists find first links between Zika and temporary paralysis: What you need to know
A study of a Zika outbreak in Tahiti in 2013-14 has found evidence of a link between the virus and a rare form of paralysis.
Wed Mar 02 2016
In Brazil, Zika exposes class divide
Brazil's wealthy have escaped the worst of the Zika outbreak, while those in slums have few protections.
Fri Feb 26 2016
World Bank announces $150 million to fight Zika outbreak
The World Bank announced Thursday that it is providing $150 million to help countries in Latin America and the Caribbean fight the Zika virus.
Fri Feb 19 2016