The health workers fighting Ebola without pay
Healthcare workers fighting an Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province have gone on strike due to unpaid wages and lack of protective equipment. The strike threatens to undermine containment efforts as the virus continues to spread.
Why it matters
The disruption of medical services during a deadly outbreak poses a severe risk to regional and global public health security.
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The article provides a balanced view of the workers' grievances and the public health implications, citing official data.
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