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Ebola Epidemic Hero's Death: A Case Study

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Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Ebola Epidemic Hero 's Death Linked to Continuing Stigma of Virus A Liberian nurse hailed as a hero during the Ebola epidemic in West Africa died last week, and the lingering stigma of the disease may have played a role.
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