Dozens at Ebola treatment center in northeast Congo go on strike over unpaid salaries
Summary
Dozens of workers at an Ebola treatment center in northeast Congo have stopped working because they have not been paid their salaries and bonuses. This strike follows a recent Ebola outbreak caused by a rare virus with no approved vaccine or treatment.Key Facts
- The strike involves staff at Rwampara General Hospital in Ituri province, Congo.
- Workers on strike include epidemiologists, case investigators, drivers, and gravediggers.
- They have not received payment from Congolese authorities since the Ebola outbreak started in May 2026.
- The Ebola outbreak was officially declared on May 15, but the virus had been spreading for weeks before that.
- The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a rare Ebola strain without approved vaccines or treatments.
- The hospital was temporarily closed by the striking workers who also blocked access roads.
- The strike began last week and continues due to concerns about unpaid wages.
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