Ebola kills 17 health workers; China sends team

On the front lines of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, healthcare workers are exposed not only to the virus in health centers but also to rejection by their communities. The stigma surrounding Ebola has led to social ostracism and violence against medical personnel, compounding the dangers they face. This has severely hampered outbreak response efforts, as workers treat patients while fearing for their own safety both inside and outside healthcare facilities.