DRC Ebola cases surpass 2,000 as more health workers begin strike
Summary
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported over 2,000 confirmed Ebola cases and 754 deaths in its current outbreak. Healthcare workers at hospitals in the hardest-hit areas have started striking due to unpaid wages and poor working conditions, while the World Health Organization (WHO) warns the actual death toll may be much higher.Key Facts
- The DRC Ebola outbreak has reached 2,011 confirmed cases with 754 deaths.
- Healthcare workers at Bunia General Hospital in Ituri province began striking over unpaid wages and difficult work conditions.
- Other healthcare staff in the region also walked off their jobs recently, citing months without pay.
- This Ebola outbreak started on May 15 and is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, which has no vaccine or treatment so far.
- Doctors Without Borders calls this the third largest and fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded.
- WHO warns the real number of Ebola deaths could be two to four times higher than official counts.
- WHO began the first clinical trial to test an antiviral drug to prevent infection from the Bundibugyo virus.
- WHO Director-General Tedros said the antiviral, if effective, could improve prevention for people exposed to the virus.
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