Dozens of health workers at epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak protest lack of payment
Summary
Health workers in Congo’s Ituri province protested because they have not been paid for their work fighting the Ebola outbreak. Their strike has caused some health centers to close, even as the disease spreads quickly in the region.Key Facts
- Dozens of health workers protested in Bunia, the capital of Ituri province in Congo.
- They have not received wages or bonuses since the Ebola outbreak began in mid-May 2026.
- Ituri province has about 90% of Congo’s Ebola cases.
- The strike led to some health centers being abandoned.
- Officials say payment delays are due to logistical problems.
- The Ebola outbreak is the second-largest in history and is spreading fast.
- Health workers face dangers like attacks by rebels and angry mobs.
- Doctors Without Borders warns the disease is still growing quickly and response efforts are too slow.
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