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No boots and masks running out: Why Congo’s Ebola medics are exposed

Front-line health workers have been attacked multiple times by angry residents, and have been unable to reach some communities cut off by conflict involving armed rebels.

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What happened A new Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has killed 65 people, with roughly 246 cases reported by health officials.
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CenterNo boots and masks running out: Why Congo’s Ebola medics are exposed

The Straits Times · Center · News report

Right / center-rightCongo’s Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response

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New York PostNews report · Jun 9, 2:36 PM

Congo’s Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response

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Front-line health workers have been attacked multiple times by angry residents, and have been unable to reach some communities cut off by conflict involving armed rebels.

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The Straits TimesNews report · Jun 9, 1:37 PM

No boots and masks running out: Why Congo’s Ebola medics are exposed

Reductions in stocks and logistical problems have caused shortages and driven up costs for PPE.

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STAT NewsNews report · Jun 9, 12:23 PM

STAT+: What’s changed since the last major Ebola outbreak

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A suppressed federal alcohol report, an "inevitable development" for wearables data, and more health news from Morning Rounds

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Jun 9, 12:23 PM: STAT News joined the source map.

Jun 9, 1:37 PM: The Straits Times joined the source map.

Jun 9, 2:36 PM: New York Post joined the source map.

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