Attack on Ebola responders kills nurse in Congo

Ebola responders attacked in Congo

A nurse was killed and a health worker severely injured after being attacked while responding to an Ebola alert in the eastern Congolese town of Bafwasende, the World Health Organization reported. The attack is the latest in a series of incidents hampering the response to the world's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak.

Reported by Philadelphia Inquirer

NHS maternity care cut by 80 million pounds

Britain's National Health Service has cut 80 million pounds from maternity care despite safety warnings, according to The Times. The reduction comes amid ongoing concerns about maternity safety.

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Ebola scientists to probe Nigeria case origin

Scientists are set to investigate the origin of a new Ebola case in Nigeria, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, according to Reuters.

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Microchimeric cells in the brain

New Scientist reported that cells exchanged during pregnancy can take up residency in the brain, potentially influencing health and behavior. The column explores this cellular legacy.

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New paradigm for protein fiber growth

Physicists at Leiden University have discovered a counter-intuitive mechanism for how proteins linked to neurodegenerative diseases form fibers, according to Phys.org. The finding connects liquid droplets and amyloid fibers.

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SupportedAn attack on Ebola responders in Congo killed a nurse.Philadelphia Inquirer: “Attackers kill nurse, severely injure health worker responding to Ebola case in eastern Congo.”
Not in the sourcesThe health news emerged on Monday.
Partly supportedThe NHS maternity-care funding cut raised safety concerns."site:thetimes.com when:1d" - Google News: “NHS maternity care given £80m cut despite safety warnings - The Times.”
Not in the sourcesCells exchanged during pregnancy can reside in the brain and potentially influence health and behaviour.New Scientist: “What are microchimeric cells doing to our brain?”
Partly supportedPhysicists at Leiden University discovered a counter-intuitive mechanism for neurodegenerative-disease protein fibres, connecting liquid droplets and amyloid fibres.Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories: “Physicists reveal new paradigm for fiber growth in neurodegenerative diseases.”
SupportedA health worker was severely injured in the attack while responding to an Ebola case in eastern Congo.Philadelphia Inquirer: “Attackers kill nurse, severely injure health worker responding to Ebola case in eastern Congo.”
Partly supportedThe attack happened in Bafwasende while workers responded to an Ebola alert.Philadelphia Inquirer: “Attackers kill nurse, severely injure health worker responding to Ebola case in eastern Congo.”
Not in the sourcesThe World Health Organization reported the attack details.Philadelphia Inquirer: “Attackers kill nurse, severely injure health worker responding to Ebola case in eastern Congo.”
Not in the sourcesThe attack is the latest in a series of incidents hampering the response.Philadelphia Inquirer: “Attackers kill nurse, severely injure health worker responding to Ebola case in eastern Congo.”
Not in the sourcesThe outbreak is the world's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak.Philadelphia Inquirer: “Attackers kill nurse, severely injure health worker responding to Ebola case in eastern Congo.”
SupportedThe NHS maternity-care cut was £80 million and was made despite safety warnings."site:thetimes.com when:1d" - Google News: “NHS maternity care given £80m cut despite safety warnings - The Times.”
SupportedScientists are set to probe the origin of a Nigeria Ebola case, according to Africa CDC."site:reuters.com/business when:1d" - Google News: “Ebola scientists to probe Nigeria case origin, Africa CDC says - Reuters.”