Violence erupts as WHO calls Congo Ebola outbreak 'deeply worrisome'

Why this story

Major escalation from our World Cup isolation coverage. Violence against health workers is new dangerous development in ongoing crisis.

MAINSTREAM MEDICINE

WHO upgraded risk to 'very high' as deaths hit 177 across 750 suspected cases in the third-largest outbreak recorded.

ALTERNATIVE VIEW

Hundreds massed at Rwampara Hospital Thursday to reclaim an Ebola victim's body, rejecting Western burial protocols.

RESEARCH FRONTIER

Health facilities report being 'full' while experts warn current 750 cases are just the 'tip of the iceberg.'

Hidden Truth

Hidden truth: India and African Union already postponed their summit over Ebola risk while WHO still calls global threat 'low.'

Should international health authorities override local burial customs during Ebola outbreaks?

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