More health workers strike as confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo top 2,000
Summary
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has now confirmed over 2,000 cases and caused 754 deaths, making it the fastest-growing outbreak ever recorded. Health workers at the main hospital in Bunia, the outbreak's center, have gone on strike due to problems with their payments.Key Facts
- There are 2,011 confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo.
- The outbreak has resulted in 754 deaths so far.
- This outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded to date.
- Health workers at Bunia General Hospital have stopped working (struck).
- The strike is related to unpaid or delayed wages for health staff.
- Bunia is the epicenter, or main affected area, of the outbreak.
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