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Congolese politician killed amid Ebola mistrust
Original: Congolese politician is killed for defending Ebola efforts as mistrust complicates response
A Congolese politician has been killed after defending Ebola response efforts, according to the Washington Post. The killing highlights the deep mistrust of health workers and authorities in the region, which is complicating attempts to contain the outbreak.
Why now: Reports of a politician being killed over Ebola response efforts are drawing attention to the violence and misinformation surrounding the outbreak.
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- Congolese politician is killed for defending Ebola efforts as mistrust complicates response · The Washington Post
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