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Ebola Response Hit as Attack Kills Nurse in DRC

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  • Health workers were attacked in Bafwasende, killing a nurse and severely injuring another responder.
  • WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus condemned the attack on Sunday and urged responder safety.
  • DRC Ministry of Health reports over 9,800 Ebola cases and more than 4,700 deaths, the deadliest outbreak.
  • Authorities say attacks on responders hinder Ebola control, fueled by misinformation and fear.