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These Dedicated Ebola Fighters Are Men And Women On A Mission

Dr. John Fankhauser, one of the many missionaries battling Ebola, is sprayed with disinfectant at ELWA hospital in Liberia. Courtesy of Bethany Fankhauser hide caption

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These Dedicated Ebola Fighters Are Men And Women On A Mission

December 28, 2014 • Missionaries have been on the front lines in the fight against Ebola. Their faith and long ties to West Africa have made them key players in the response to the outbreak there.

These Dedicated Ebola Fighters Are Men And Women On A Mission

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Another American Doctor In Liberia Tests Positive For Ebola

The third American health worker to contract the Ebola virus in Liberia was an obstetrician at the ELWA hospital, which is run by the missionary group SIM. Ahmed Jallanzo/EPA/Landov hide caption

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Another American Doctor In Liberia Tests Positive For Ebola

September 2, 2014 • He's the third American health worker to contract the disease while working in Liberia. In this case, the doctor, who was part of the Christian aid group SIM, was treating obstetrics patients.