Nurse killed, health worker injured in Ebola response attack in eastern Congo

A nurse was killed and a health worker severely injured in an attack while responding to an Ebola alert in Congo, according to the World Health Organization. The attack is part of a series of attacks on health workers that are hampering efforts to control the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in Congo’s history.

Why it matters. Healthcare workers are crucial in managing outbreaks, and attacks on them can severely impact response efforts and public trust in health measures.