DR Congo health workers on Ebola front line threaten strike over unpaid wages

Author: AyobamiPublished on: July 14, 2026Country: DR Congo

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DR Congo health workers on Ebola front line threaten strike over unpaid wages

Health workers fighting Ebola in DR Congo threaten to strike over unpaid wages. WHO warns the outbreak could be four times larger than reported. At the Rwampara treatment centre, workers burned tires and blocked access. Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba acknowledged payment delays and promised to resolve the issue.

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