The International Council of Nurses is raising urgent concerns about the welfare of healthcare workers battling the Ebola outbreak. Nurses and other health professionals are reportedly working on the front lines for months without receiving payment, creating a critical strain on the response effort. This lack of financial support comes while these individuals face significant personal risk contracting and potentially dying from the deadly virus. The ICN stresses that consistent and timely compensation is essential for maintaining a motivated and effective healthcare workforce. Without proper support, the organization warns, the ability to contain and overcome the Ebola crisis is severely jeopardized. Addressing these issues is crucial not only for the well-being of the workers but also for public health security.