‘There’s no salary’: DRC health workers tell of hardship as Ebola spreads
Summary
A dangerous Ebola outbreak is spreading in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with over 2,500 cases and 1,000 deaths reported as of July 21. Health workers face many problems including unpaid salaries, a lack of protective gear, and attacks from people who do not believe the virus is real.Key Facts
- The current Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC involves the rare Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved treatment or vaccine.
- The outbreak was officially declared on May 15 but had been spreading undetected for weeks.
- More than 2,500 cases and 1,000 deaths have been recorded by July 21, making it one of the fastest spreading Ebola outbreaks.
- Health aid cuts have weakened disease monitoring and response efforts.
- The outbreak region is affected by conflict and mistrust of authorities, making it hard to track cases.
- More than 100 health workers have been infected, with about 35 deaths among them.
- Many health workers have not been paid since the outbreak began, leading to strikes.
- Health workers face hostility and attacks from some community members who don’t believe Ebola exists.
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