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<p>During the historic Ebola outbreak in West Africa that is now making its last stand, 509 healthcare workers gave their lives trying to save others. The deaths translate to a mortality rate of 58% of the 875 healthcare workers infected as of July 5, 2015, the WHO reports.</p>

A 58% mortality rate: 509 healthcare workers have died in Ebola outbreak in West Africa

Yet CDC training program had no shortage of volunteers ready to don the gear